Icebergs bigger than buildings break off from glaciers from "summary" of Antarctica by Tony Soper
In the frozen realm of Antarctica, a mesmerizing phenomenon takes place with breathtaking regularity. Massive icebergs, towering higher than city buildings, dramatically calve off glaciers and drift away into the frigid waters. The sheer size and power of these ice behemoths leave observers in awe of nature's grandeur and beauty. The process of iceberg calving is a natural occurrence that occurs as glaciers slowly flow towards the sea. Over time, the immense pressure and weight of the ice cause fractures and cracks to form along the glacier's edge. Eventually, a section of the glacier breaks off, creating a new iceberg that can be larger than even the tallest skyscrapers. The sight of these colossal icebergs breaking away is both spectacular and humbling, serving as a reminder of the immense forces at work in Antarctica. As these massive ice structures drift away from the glacier, they become floating islands of ice, sculpted by th...
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