Iceberg Grinds to a Stop off South Georgia Island
A, after years of drifting, now appears stuck near South Georgia Island. Once lodged in the Southern Weddell Sea for decades, ...
Two moon missions touched down on the lunar surface. How they unfolded was a stark contrast
This week, follow the journeys of two lunar landers, meet “woolly mice,” see the oldest known bone tools, and more.
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“It’s so large that it’s unusual” — Mega iceberg on its way to this American state
A23a, trillion-ton mega iceberg the size of Rhode Island, drifting toward South Georgia. Scientists warn of its potential ...
The lunar eclipse is next week. Will you be able to see it in Rhode Island?
A total lunar eclipse will be visible in Rhode Island next week, and it's going to be extra unique. The eclipse will coincide with the March full moon, creating dramatic viewing. The event is ...
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The 10 Most Mild Towns for Outdoor Fun in Rhode Island
Discover the charm of Rhode Island's mild towns, where outdoor adventures await! From scenic parks to cozy beaches, there’s ...
World's biggest iceberg appears to have run aground near remote British island
The world's largest iceberg appears to have run aground off the coast of a remote British island home to millions of penguins ...
World's Largest Iceberg, Weighing Nearly 1 Trillion Tons, Runs Aground Near Sub-Antarctic Island
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) announced on Tuesday, March 4 that the A23a iceberg is currently grounded on the ...
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The World’s Largest Iceberg Runs Aground, Potentially Averting a Collision With Penguin and Seal Breeding Areas
After months of floating, the "megaberg" known as A23a has finally come to a halt roughly 50 miles from South Georgia Island ...
A solar eclipse will be visible in RI in March. Here's what to know
A partial solar eclipse is coming up near the end of March, according to NASA, and it will be visible in Rhode Island. The ...
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World’s Largest Iceberg Stuck Near Key Penguin Habitat
A trillion-ton slab of ice broke off Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986. Officially catalogued as iceberg A23a, it was stuck at sea for decades. Then it started moving again. Satellite tracking ...
World’s Largest, Oldest Iceberg Runs Aground Near Antarctic Island
A23a weighs nearly a trillion metric tons, making it the world’s largest active iceberg. It calved from Antarctica in 1986, ...