Tabular iceberg

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009486",
  "term": "Tabular iceberg",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A large, flat-topped iceberg with steep sides that has broken off from an ice shelf. Its length-to-height ratio is greater than five to one, giving it a distinctly blocky or table-like appearance. These icebergs originate from the massive ice shelves of Antarctica and can be hundreds of square kilometers in area.",
  "synonyms": [
    "table iceberg",
    "barrier iceberg"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tabular-iceberg/"
}