Etymology
The term "iceberg" is derived from two Dutch words:
Meaning and Origin
An iceberg is a large piece of fresh ice that has broken off from a glacier or ice sheet and is floating in the ocean. Icebergs are typically white or blue in color and can range in size from small fragments to massive structures that are hundreds of meters high and wide.
Icebergs originate from the accumulation of snow on land over thousands of years. As the snow accumulates and compresses, it transforms into ice. This ice can form glaciers or ice sheets, which are vast expanses of ice that cover large areas of land.
When a glacier or ice sheet reaches a body of water, such as the ocean or a large lake, it can break off into smaller pieces due to processes such as calving (the splitting off of a chunk of ice) or melting. These pieces of ice are known as icebergs.
Icebergs drift away from their source and can travel long distances in the ocean currents. They can pose a hazard to ships and can also alter ocean temperatures and currents.
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