Insane Iceberg 'Shooter' Triggered by Massive Glacier Collapse
UnexpectedWild Published 05/19/2022
Ice calving, also known as glacier calving or iceberg calving, is the breaking of ice chunks from the edge of a glacier. The sudden release and breaking away of a mass of ice from a glacier or iceberg often causes large waves around the area and can result in a "shoooter" which is a large chunk of the submerged portion of the iceberg surfacing above the water. The ice that breaks away can be classified as an iceberg, but may also be a growler, or breakaway.
The Perito Moreno Glacier is famous for insane glacier wall collapses during the summer when large icebergs – often up to 250 feet in height – are breaking off the glacier and collapsing into the water of the Lago Argentino. The beautiful scenery, cracking sounds, massive icebergs, and occasionally even tsunami-like waves combine to produce a breathtaking experience for all visitors, but can also serve as a reminder of how fragile our ecosystems are and what can happen when that balance is interrupted.
The Perito Moreno Glacier is famous for insane glacier wall collapses during the summer when large icebergs – often up to 250 feet in height – are breaking off the glacier and collapsing into the water of the Lago Argentino. The beautiful scenery, cracking sounds, massive icebergs, and occasionally even tsunami-like waves combine to produce a breathtaking experience for all visitors, but can also serve as a reminder of how fragile our ecosystems are and what can happen when that balance is interrupted.
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