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In this article, we will study the formation, average size, and places where icebergs can be easily found.
An iceberg is a significantly large piece of ice that gets broken off an ice shelf or glaciers. To be officially considered an iceberg, the average chunks of ice must be at least 16 ft (4.8 m) above sea level, comprise a thickness of 98-164 ft (30-50 m), and cover an area of 5,382 sq ft (500 sq m).
If a piece of ice is smaller, it is called a 'bergy bit' or a 'growler.' Bergy bits are between 3-16 ft (0.9-4.8 m) above sea level, and growlers are even smaller, similar to the size of a car. Despite their size, Bergy bits and growlers can still pack a punch, so do not underestimate them.
These smaller ice pieces are especially dangerous because they can often go unnoticed by ships and cause a lot of damage if they hit. This is why there's the International Ice Patrol, a group that monitors icebergs using radars, satellites, and planes.
Not only can icebergs be classified by size, but also shape. There are tabular icebergs with steep sides and flat top or non-tabular icebergs that can be any other shape, often with domes, wedges, or spires. Irrespective of their shapes and size, icebergs are a critical part of the polar environment.
When a big piece of ice breaks from a glacier and reaches the open sea or ocean water, this phenomenon is known as an iceberg.
Observers use categories of shapes, even though no two icebergs are exactly the same.
The most enormous icebergs that are also recognized as ice islands originate from Antarctica's vast ice shelves.
Icebergs might be the coolest thing in the ocean. Beautiful and dangerous, icebergs float over the ocean surface until they melt. Portentous and daunting, they can capsize a colossal sea craft within a moment. Here are some amazing fun facts about icebergs.
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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