Discover how icebergs are formed, where they come from, and how long they last....and that's just the tip of the iceberg!

 


 

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  1. Where do icebergs come from? What does the term "calving" mean?

     

  2. Why do icebergs float?

     

  3. We've all heard the phrase "tip of the iceberg." On average, what percentage of an iceberg's mass is above the waterline?

     

  4. The Titanic struck an iceberg in "Iceberg Alley." Where is this?