Lecture;Iceberg Alley near Twillingate in Newfoundland

A 150 ft. iceberg is currently passing through Iceberg Alley near Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada. This area is renowned for iceberg sightings, stretching from the Arctic to the southeast coast of Newfoundland. Icebergs here originate primarily from Greenland, where chunks of glaciers break off during spring and summer and are carried south by ocean currents through Baffin Bay to the Labrador Sea.

Icebergs in Iceberg Alley are ancient, around 10,000 years old, and each year between 400 and 800 of them pass through this region. These massive ice formations typically move at about 0.4 miles per hour, their speed influenced by their shape, size, winds, currents, and waves. Despite their impressive size, only about 10% of an iceberg is visible above water, with the rest submerged beneath the surface.

The sight of such a large iceberg so close to shore has drawn significant attention, providing a unique opportunity for photographers and nature enthusiasts. Iceberg Alley offers a stunning natural spectacle, with different types of icebergs, including tabular, blocky, wedged, dome, pinnacle, and dry dock icebergs, all seen drifting along the Newfoundland coast.
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For those in the area, observing this giant iceberg is a reminder of the dynamic and powerful natural processes at work in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. The combination of the iceberg's age, size, and the journey it undertakes makes it a fascinating subject of study and admiration.
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