A23a is still there! After months of not spotting it due to overcast conditions and patchy coverage of the area, I concluded that the iceberg had disintegrated over time. However, that's not the case. Now it's still quite large at 40 by 30 kilometres. Quite impressive!

A23a seems to be stationnary in front of the South Georgia island, at approx. 70 kilometeres from the coast.

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A23a to South Georgia Island >> 70 kilometers

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The crash of A23a with the South Georgia island is getting closer and closer... Still I could imagine that scratching the NW-tip of the island could alleviate a bit the ecological damage. But still, the mass of fresh water will create a total disbalance of the local ecosystem.

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It's going to be interesting to see if the surging shelf in front of the island (-500 meter line) has an impact on the iceberg's progression.

After a period of relative stagnation, A23a has activated its travel booster and is now progressing towards South Georgia Island at a speed of 15 to 20 kilometers per day. Hopefully, it will bypass the northern tip of the island.

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A23a remains in position at approximately 300 km from the South Georgia island. That's good news, and at the same time it continues to lose mass now down from 3'128 km2 five days ago to 2'897 km2 yesterday.

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A23a's surface on January, 31st 2025. 3.128 km2

At present, A23a—the world's largest iceberg—remains fixed in position near South Georgia Island. As a result, the likelihood of it striking the island's shoreline is currently low. The iceberg seems to be rotating on a set point while it slowly decreases in mass.

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The massive iceberg A23a is currently floating between the Antarctic region and South Georgia Island. If it becomes lodged near the island, it could pose a threat to wildlife, including penguins and seals.

Currently, it is 283 kilometers from South Georgia.