In Antarctica formed the largest for 50 years, the iceberg

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His weight is 315 billion tons.

In Antarctica formed the largest over the last 50 years, the iceberg, having a weight of about 315 billion tons and an area of 1636 square kilometers, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to UKRINFORM.

“From Antarctica recently broke off the largest in the last 50 years, the iceberg record weight 315 billion tons and with an area of 1636 square kilometers. Its area is almost equal to the Scottish Isle of Skye. Berg received the name D28”, — stated in the message.

Formed a D28 on the East coast of Antarctica in the area that has the name emery and from which icebergs break off fairly regularly.

The movement of this huge piece of ice, scientists will be carefully monitored, including by satellite, because in the near future it can create a real threat to navigation.

So far the largest recorded iceberg, formed in Antarctica in the 1960-ies, had covered a record area of 9000 square kilometers.

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