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Giant Iceberg Breaks Off Antarctic Brunt

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An enormous iceberg has carved from Antarctica 's Brunt Ice Shelf .

After several years of clinging on, the burg broke away, as confirmed by satellite data.

Scientists estimate the new burg to be around 1550 square kilometres .

That's the size of Greater London or five times the size.

The carving of icebergs can speed up the flow of ice from an ice shelf.

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77

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formal

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English

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