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The World's Largest Iceberg Is On The Move Again!

After spending months spinning in the Antarctic
waters, A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, is on the
move again. This massive chunk of ice covers 1,418
square miles (3,673 sq. km). This is more than twice
the size of the city of London. It weighs over a trillion
tons and is about 1,312 feet (400 m) thick.
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The World's Largest Iceberg Is On The Move Again!

Why Mount Everest Keeps Growing Taller

Mount Everest, Earth's highest peak, is growing
faster than expected. Recent GPS measurements
indicate it is adding up to 2 millimeters annually.
This is nearly twice the previously estimated rate.
This growth is mainly due to the collision of the
Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates over the past 50
million years. However, a new study by the China ...
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Why Mount Everest Keeps Growing Taller