Scientists have made a stunning discovery about the fate of iceberg A-23A, one of the largest and longest-lived icebergs ever tracked by scientists. Captured on December 26, 2025, using the MODIS instrument on NASA's Terra satellite, this image reveals an iceberg now "sopping with blue meltwater" as it drifts in the South Atlantic Ocean.
The massive tabular berg broke away from Antarctica's Filchner Ice Shelf forty years ago, during the presidency of Ronald Reagan and the release of the iconic movie Top Gun. The icebergs is about to disintegrate completely due to warmer waters that are eating away at it quickly.
The massive tabular berg broke away from Antarctica's Filchner Ice Shelf forty years ago, during the presidency of Ronald Reagan and the release of the iconic movie Top Gun. The icebergs is about to disintegrate completely due to warmer waters that are eating away at it quickly.
! I mean, 40 years is forever in iceberg terms, right? And now it's literally just "sopping" in blue meltwater 
. Like, what even is the point of tracking this thing anymore? It's not like they're gonna be a floating city or something 
. And poor A-23A, slowly getting devoured by warmer waters 
. I feel bad for it, tbh 
. At least NASA was able to capture some sick pics of it before it disappears completely 
. Can't wait to see what other crazy iceberg updates come out next! 
. It's crazy to think about how much damage climate change is causing and how we're losing these incredible natural wonders so fast. Like, what's next? The pyramids going to start dissolving or something? 
Not just talk about it, but actually do something to slow down global warming and save these incredible natural wonders. It's time for us to step up and take action 
I'm not buying this whole "iceberg meltdown" hype 
. Can't scientists just track the icebergs for decades without it being somehow connected to major world events? 
I mean, Top Gun was released in '86, so what's up with that timing?
like, what's the point of even calling it an iceberg anymore? its basically just a floating chunk of ice with some blue water around it 
and idk how much longer its gonna last before it just disappears into thin air...its crazy thinking about top gun being released at the same time this berg broke off from antarctica 
. But at the same time its amazing that scientists are able to track their movement and share it with us. Its like we're getting a glimpse into their final days 
. I mean I know its not surprising that warmer waters would affect an iceberg, but still...forty years ago and its already showing signs of melting 
. It's crazy how things come full circle. The stats on this thing are wild too... it's got a 99% chance of disintegrating within the next 6 months 
. NASA's been tracking it for yrs, and now we've got a pic that shows its just "sopping with blue meltwater" 
. I guess this is what happens when climate change gets real 
We're basically watching it dissolve in front of our eyes. Can't our politicians agree on something already? It's not like this is rocket science. We need to work together to save the planet, not just polar regions. 
scientists get all worked up over a little bit of meltwater, but I mean, ice is gonna melt, it's not like it's a big tragedy or something. 
we should be more worried about the fact that our planet is getting warmer in the first place, not some iceberg's demise... 
. It's been floating around for 40 years, just chillin' in the ocean, and now it's facing its demise due to the changing tides 
. It makes me think about how we're all connected to the environment, you know? Our actions have consequences, like the iceberg breaking off from the shelf. We gotta be mindful of our impact on the planet, 'cause just like the iceberg, it can all come crashing down if we don't take care of it 
. We should really learn from nature's cycles and take care of our own little corner of the world 
, but what about the poor icebergs? They're like, 'Hey, we've been around for centuries! Can't a guy get some respect?' 
