Iceberg
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001370
A large mass of freshwater ice that has broken away from a glacier or ice shelf and drifts in open water, floating or sometimes grounded in shallow water. By the standard sea-ice size classes, an iceberg stands more than 5 meters above the sea surface, whereas smaller pieces are called bergy bits and growlers. Most of its mass lies underwater, and it is a hazard to shipping.
A piece of a glacier which has broken off and is floating in the sea.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001370 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"A large mass of freshwater ice that has broken away from a glacier or ice shelf and drifts in open water, floating or sometimes grounded in shallow water. By the standard sea-ice size classes, an iceberg stands more than 5 meters above the sea surface, whereas smaller pieces are called bergy bits and growlers. Most of its mass lies underwater, and it is a hazard to shipping.",
"A piece of a glacier which has broken off and is floating in the sea."
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