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Berg

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003890

A large mass of floating ice, typically referring to an iceberg, which has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf. These ice masses can range widely in size and shape, from small fragments to massive tabular icebergs. Bergs pose a hazard to shipping and contribute to sea level rise as they melt.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003890
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoBerg wind
Record as JSON
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  "definition": "A large mass of floating ice, typically referring to an iceberg, which has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf. These ice masses can range widely in size and shape, from small fragments to massive tabular icebergs. Bergs pose a hazard to shipping and contribute to sea level rise as they melt.",
  "see_also": [
    "Berg wind"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/berg/"
}

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