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Iceberg splits from Antarctica, becoming world's largest
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Iceberg splits from Antarctica, becoming world's largest

The iceberg broke off from the edge of the Ronne Ice Shelf into the Weddell Sea this week, researchers said.
Giant iceberg breaks off from eastern Antarctica for first time since 1960s
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Giant iceberg breaks off from eastern Antarctica for first time since 1960s

The calving isn't necessarily linked to climate change but is a normal stage in an ice shelf's cycle, scientists say.

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