Icebergs in Columbia Bay, Alaska (DI01939) Photo by Zhenya Gallon
Small icebergs, called bergy bits, float in Columbia Bay off Prince William Sound, Alaska. A fast-moving tidewater glacier in rapid retreat since at least the 1980s, Columbia Glacier calves many icebergs, large and small. Those measuring between 6.6 feet (2 meters) and 15 feet (5 meters) qualify as...
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| Summary: | Small icebergs, called bergy bits, float in Columbia Bay off Prince William Sound, Alaska. A fast-moving tidewater glacier in rapid retreat since at least the 1980s, Columbia Glacier calves many icebergs, large and small. Those measuring between 6.6 feet (2 meters) and 15 feet (5 meters) qualify as bergy bits. Anything smaller is called a growler. |
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