Top 10 Most Amazing Icebergs Ever Seen

Top 10 Most Amazing Icebergs Ever Seen

1. B-15 Iceberg

This massive iceberg was part of the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica and measured approximately 5,800 square kilometers (2,238 sq mi) in size. It broke off from the ice shelf on July 3, 2017, and was one of the largest iceberg calvings ever recorded. The iceberg's estimated weight is around 12% of the total ice mass of the Antarctic Peninsula. B-15 Iceberg was named after its serial number, as it was part of a series of icebergs born from the same event.

2. A68 Iceberg

This massive iceberg broke off from Antarctica in 2017 and measured around 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) long and 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) wide. It was one of the largest icebergs to be tracked by scientists since the 1970s, and its estimated weight is over 100 billion tons. A68 Iceberg was nicknamed "the baby whale" due to its unusual shape and color.

3. Larsen C Ice Shelf

This massive ice shelf in Antarctica broke off on July 3, 2017, and produced the B-15 Iceberg, among several other smaller ones. The iceberg calving event was triggered by changes in ocean temperature and sea ice cover around Antarctica. Larsen C Ice Shelf is one of the largest single ice shelves in Antarctica.

4. Falkland Islands Icebergs

These icebergs have been a regular sight for sailors and scientists visiting the Falkland Islands, off the coast of Argentina. The islands' unique location in the southern Atlantic makes them prone to experiencing iceberg calving events, which can be affected by climate change. The Falkland Islands are home to over 700,000 king penguins, many of whom rely on the islands' icebergs for breeding and feeding.

5. Prince Charles Island Iceberg

This massive iceberg was born from the collapse of a glacier on Prince Charles Island in Baffin Bay, Canada. It measured around 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) long and 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) wide and is believed to be one of the largest icebergs ever recorded in the Arctic.

6. Ross Ice Shelf Iceberg

This massive iceberg was produced by a recent calving event on the Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica's third-largest continent-wide ice shelf. The iceberg broke off in 2017 and has been tracked by scientists since its birth. Ross Ice Shelf is home to several research stations and scientific equipment.

7. Danco Ice Shelf Iceberg

This massive iceberg was born from the collapse of a glacier on the Danco Ice Shelf, Antarctica's second-largest ice shelf. It measures around 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) long and 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) wide and has been tracked by scientists since its birth.

8. Larsen A Ice Shelf Iceberg

This massive iceberg was produced by a recent calving event on the Larsen A Ice Shelf, Antarctica's largest single ice shelf. The iceberg broke off in 2019 and has been tracked by scientists since its birth. Larsen A Ice Shelf is one of the most heavily modified ice shelves in Antarctica.

9. Thwaites Glacier Iceberg

This massive iceberg was born from the collapse of a glacier on the Thwaites Glacier, Antarctica's largest single glacier. It measures around 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) long and has been tracked by scientists since its birth. The iceberg is an important indicator of climate change in Antarctica.

10. Amundsen Sea Iceberg

This massive iceberg was produced by a recent calving event on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, one of the fastest-sinking regions of ice mass in the world. It measures around 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) long and has been tracked by scientists since its birth. The iceberg is an important indicator of climate change in Antarctica.