Known as A23a, the iceberg—twice the size of London—has lost a chunk that is now drifting south into the Atlantic Ocean.

“This is definitely the first significant clear slice of the iceberg that’s appeared,” Andrew Meijers, an oceanographer at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), told AFP. “It’s really hard to say if this is going to blow apart now, or if it’s going to hold together for longer,” he added.

Weighing around a trillion tons—100 times heavier than the Eiffel Tower—the iceberg is drifting toward South Georgia Island at a speed of approximately 48 km per day.

Scientists have expressed concern, particularly for the island’s wildlife, including penguins and seals.

“With some waves breaking against it and a bit of sunshine coming through, it’s really dramatic,” Andrew Meijers explained.

(QG – Daily Mail / Picture: © Unsplash)