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Green iceberg

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006057

An iceberg that appears green due to the presence of marine algae or dissolved organic matter incorporated into the ice during its formation. These icebergs are typically formed from the freezing of seawater at the base of ice shelves, which can trap sediments and biological material. Their color can range from emerald to dark olive.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006057
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006057",
  "term": "Green iceberg",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An iceberg that appears green due to the presence of marine algae or dissolved organic matter incorporated into the ice during its formation. These icebergs are typically formed from the freezing of seawater at the base of ice shelves, which can trap sediments and biological material. Their color can range from emerald to dark olive.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/green-iceberg/"
}

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