World's Largest Iceberg Trapped in Spinning Vortex for Months

The colossal iceberg A23a, detached from Antarctica, is caught in a Taylor column near the South Orkney Islands, delaying its journey north.

A23a, the world's largest iceberg, has been spinning at 15 degrees per day for nearly eight months.
The iceberg broke free from the Antarctic seabed in 2020 after being grounded for over 30 years.
A Taylor column, a rotating cylinder of water, is responsible for the iceberg's continuous spin.
Experts are unsure how long A23a will remain trapped before resuming its journey to warmer waters.
The iceberg's unique situation has drawn significant scientific and public interest.