Calving

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004120",
  "term": "Calving",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which chunks of ice break off from the edge of a glacier, ice shelf, or iceberg. This occurs when stresses within the ice, often due to tidal forces or meltwater penetration, exceed the ice's strength. Calving is a primary mechanism for glacial mass loss and iceberg formation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/calving/"
}