Iceberg B-31
Antarctic iceberg calved from the Pine Island Glacier in 2013
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Iceberg B-31 is a large iceberg that formed in November 2013, when it separated from the Pine Island Glacier. B-31 is heading into the Antarctic Ocean, which may have possible repercussions for international shipping.[1][2][3][4] Soon it would not be possible to track the iceberg as the winter darkness completely hides it. The ice island is 20 miles by 12 miles and 500 m of height. It was first observed by Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), an instrument on NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites of NASA.
B31 shown at the lower right. | |
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| Highest elevation | 500 m (1600 ft) |
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Antarctica | |