World's largest iceberg could collide with South Georgia and harm a million animals
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mirror.co.ukThe world’s largest iceberg is on a collision course with South Georgia, putting seals, penguins and other wildlife at risk, scientists have warned.
The ice sheet – roughly the size of Devon – is being monitored as it creeps towards the British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic.
Biologists say if it crashes into the island it will cause major environmental damage to the wildlife haven, a breeding ground for more than a million animals.
Dr Adam Fleming, of the British Antarctic Survey, said: “The next two to three weeks are going to be key in deciding whether the berg will hit South Georgia or narrowly miss it.” Iceberg A68a broke off from Antarctica in 2017 and has since drifted for more than 6,000 miles.
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