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Title: The Titanic


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The Titanic
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ICEBERGS
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Icebergs
Icebergs are very large in size and they can be
small as well.
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How Do Icebergs Form
  • How do icebergs form?Glaciers form on land as a
    result of a net accumulation of snow over
    thousands of years. Successive layers compress
    earlier accumulations until, at depths below 60
    to 70 meters, glacial ice is formed. Glaciers
    "flow" or "creep" outward under their own weight
    like a viscous fluid. When the edge of a glacier
    advances into the ocean the pieces that break off
    are what we call icebergs.

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How Many Icebergs Are There
  • How many icebergs are there?Approximately
    40,000 medium to large sized icebergs calve
    annually in Greenland and about 1 to 2 (400-800)
    of those make it as far south as 48o north
    latitude (St. John's). The numbers vary greatly
    from year to year and seasonally as most are seen
    off Newfoundland in the spring and early summer.

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Are Icebergs Salty?
  • Are icebergs salty? . Icebergs are comprised of
    pure fresh water. There may be some dust embedded
    in the ice and salt water may be on the surface
    but it does not penetrate the ice. Iceberg ice is
    quite safe to consume. No

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Why Are Icebergs Mostly White?
  • Why are icebergs mostly white?Icebergs are
    mostly white because the ice is full of tiny air
    bubbles. The bubble surfaces reflect white light
    giving the iceberg an overall white appearance.
    Ice that is bubble free has a blue tint which is
    due to the same light phenomenon that tints the
    sky.

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Pics
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Google.caimageskeywordicebergs
http//www.wordplay.com/tourism/icebergs/
BIBLYOGRAPH
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