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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness ClimateEnvironment Weather Climate Solutions Climate Lab Green Living Business of Climate ClimateEnvironment Weather Climate Solutions Climate Lab Green Living Business of Climate Environment EARTH’S BIGGEST ICEBERG IS CAUGHT IN A SPIN CYCLE The nearly four-decade-old hunk of frozen freshwater is still surprising scientists as it meanders through the ocean. 3 min 35 Sorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. World's largest iceberg spins at sea 0:29 Satellite imagery recorded Iceberg A23a spinning around the Weddell Sea off Antarctica during February. (Video: NOAA) By Daniel Wu August 12, 2024 at 11:23 p.m. EDT Nearly 400 miles off the coast of Antarctica, the Earth’s largest iceberg — whose sprawling surface covers more than 1,600 square miles — is spinning like a top. The iceberg, dubbed A23a, is caught in the churn of a powerful ocean current and revolving slowly, at a rate of around 15 degrees per day, according to the British Antarctic Survey, which shared images of the twirling iceberg on social media set to the Kylie Minogue song “Spinning Around.” Share 35 Comments NewsletterTUESDAYS Climate Coach Climate Coach Michael Coren advises you on how to navigate life on our changing planet. Delivered Tuesdays. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * Sitemap * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices 5.22.9 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY $1 every week for the first year billed as $4 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $40 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Card View more offers