Scientists say an iceberg nearly twice the size of Hong Kong is currently on a collision course with Australia.

The giant iceberg - which measures 87 square miles and weights 200 billion tonnes - and broke off from the Antarctic 10 years ago.

Since then the iceberg, known as B-17-B, has bobbed around the icy waters before recently starting to float north in the direction of Western Australia.

Glaciologist Neal Young of the Australian Antarctic Division said that as it moves north it will slowly break into much smaller chunks.

So Australians have reason to celebrate, not only will the superberg not destroy their country - but they could end up with a handy supply of ice cubes.