Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

by Tarbuck, Edward J.; Lutgens, Frederick K.; Tasa, Dennis G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0134074254

ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 18 - Section 18.2 - Formation and Movement of Glacial Ice - Eye on Earth 18.2 - Page 546: 1

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Icebergs form when portions of ice break off from larger bodies of ice, like larger icebergs, glaciers, and ice shelves. The term that applies to this process is calving.

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