The iceberg known as A-23a, noted for its striking blue stripes, drifts near ear South Georgia Island on Dec. 26, 2025. It broke loose from Antarctica in 1986 but is expected to soon melt away in the warmer northern waters. Yahoo News CanadaIt’s big, beautiful and — blue. But this 40-year-old iceberg is about to disappear for good CBCMeltwater Turns Iceberg A-23A Blue NASA Science (.gov)40-Year-Old Iceberg Turns Vivid Blue as It Approaches Total Disintegration ScienceAlertDying iceberg turns bright blue The Weather Network