in Antarctica there is an iceberg that was named A86; It was released from the * Larsen * platform on July 12, 2017. Since then, researchers from Italy and the UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico) have followed its trail.
What is known about the iceberg
- An average of 25 km has been displaced, as a result of the wind impulse and the marine currents.
- They calculate that it measures 160 km long by 55 km wide.
- Its thickness is 220 meters.
- It excels 30 meters above sea level.
- They estimate that the surface is 800 square km.
- It has the shape of a rectangular prism.
Consequences of the melting of iceberg A68
Researchers are still studying their movement, which will be in the coming months. The predictions are that it will fracture, which will lead to an increase in the melting rate and thus an increase in sea levels.
They also said that if the trend of global warming continues at the current rate, by the year 2100 the level of the seas could increase between 30 cm and one meter: it would be a catastrophic situation, specifically for cities that are at sea level.