Colossal Iceberg, Size of Kyiv's Main Street, Discovered Near Antarctic Station

Giant Iceberg Spotted Near Vernadsky Research Station in Antarctica A massive iceberg, described by researchers as the largest ever seen in the area, has been discovered near the Ukrainian Vernadsky Research Station in Antarctica. The iceberg's dimensions are staggering: approximately 1285 meters in length, 90 meters in width, and a towering 80 meters above the waterline. Its flat top and steep vertical walls give it the appearance of a true ice island. "It's the biggest ice floe we've ever encountered in these waters," stated a polar researcher in a recent interview. The iceberg's size is comparable to that of Kyiv's Khreshchatyk Street, providing a striking visual comparison. Scientists believe the iceberg likely calved from one of the massive ice shelves in the region, a natural process that can result in ice formations drifting vast distances across the ocean. The discovery underscores the dynamic nature of Antarctica's ice environment and the ongoing importance of research in the region. For comparison, the largest known iceberg currently is A23A, with an area exceeding 3000 square kilometers. The discovery of this new, massive iceberg adds to our understanding of these natural phenomena.