Satellite image of the iceberg (USNIC)

Iceberg A-81 is an iceberg that calved from the Brunt Ice Shelf in January 2023. The detachment happened near the British-operated Halley Research Station, which is located only 20 km away from the point of rupture. The iceberg is estimated to measure 1,550 square kilometres (600 sq mi).[1][2]

The iceberg was first spotted on 22 January by the British Antarctic Survey and was later confirmed by the U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC) using satellite imagery.[3]

As of 31 March 2023, the iceberg was located at 76°48' South and 33°41' West and had a length of 28 nautical miles and width of 25 nautical miles.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Clouds part to reveal colossal Antarctic iceberg". BBC News. 2023-01-24. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  2. ↑ "Antarctic: Giant iceberg breaks away in front of UK station". BBC News. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  3. ↑ "Iceberg A-81 Press Release". usicecenter.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  4. ↑ "Antarctic Iceberg Data". usicecenter.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-29.


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