It is interesting to note that this iceberg is not the only one in the area. In fact, there are currently about 20 other icebergs floating nearby. All of these icebergs are a result of calving from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf, which has been slowly breaking apart over the last few years.
When an iceberg calves, it doesn’t just break off into pieces and float away. The process is actually quite complicated and fascinating. Here’s a brief overview…
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