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Photos Capture World's Largest Iceberg As It Heads Toward South Atlantic Island

The iceberg is said to be on a collision course with the island of South Georgia, a U.K. territory. The government there released the photos, saying it was keeping a close eye on the situation.
The British Royal Air Force released photos of iceberg A68a on Friday. The massive floe is currently heading in the direction of the island of South Georgia.

Britain's Royal Air Force has obtained images of what is considered the largest iceberg as it veers toward the island territory of South Georgia.

were released Friday following a reconnaissance flight

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