A beautiful breaching Iceberg off the coast of Greenland. Source: TIME
When we think of icebergs, it’s hard not to think of Leonardo DiCaprio. But these ice chunks do more than antagonize Jack and Rose’s Titanic love fest.
To earn the title of “iceberg,” the ice must measure in at more than 16 feet across. Most of them can be found floating about in the North Atlantic and the waters surrounding Antarctica. While icebergs pose a threat to ships, these impressive chunks of ice help scientists and oceanographers better understand glaciers, global warming, currents and ocean circulation. Check out these 25 stunning icebergs:
A very blue iceberg off the coast of Nunavut, Canada. Source: National Post
The underside of an iceberg by Alex Cornell. Source: Smithsonian
An up-close view of an iceberg in Pleneau Bay, Antarctica. Source: Fdolity
A blue tabular iceberg is found in the Arctic Peninsula. Source: Wanderlust
This aerial view proves that what's visible is often just the tip of the iceberg (literally). Source: Love These Pics
A strangely shaped iceberg arch pokes out from the water. Source: 500px
An iceberg in Jokulsarlon is striped with ashen snow. Source: Love These Pics
A ship tows an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland. Source: The Amazing Pics
Between 10,000 and 15,000 icebergs are calved each year. Source: MOMENTS Journal
An iceberg arch floats through the ocean. Source: Pictify
An iceberg in Pleneau Bay, Antarctica. Source: Sixpencee
Icebergs can provide a convenient resting place for penguins and polar bears. Source: Goodfon.su
A freshwater iceberg juts out from the ocean. Source: Arctic Journal
An oddly shaped iceberg captured by Michael Quinn. Source: Daily Mail
This boat helps put the enormity of the iceberg in perspective. Source: Here and There
The majority of an iceberg---about seven eighths---remains underwater, as seen in this picture. Source: Daily Mail
A gigantic iceberg split in two. Source: Landloper
Camille Seaman captures this beautiful iceberg. Source: Camille Seaman
Icebergs calve from glaciers to form free-floating ice chunks like the one seen here. Source: Huffington Post
Icebergs often appear as a bluish-white hue. Source: imgkid
Polar winds have shaped this odd-looking iceberg. Source: Daily Mail
An aerial glimpse of this stunning iceberg. Source: How Stuff Works
An iceberg juts from the ocean near Greenland. Source: 500px
A beautiful breaching Iceberg off the coast of Greenland. Source: TIME
It’s Hard To Believe These 24 Stunning Icebergs Really Exist
Still not quite sure how icebergs are created? Check out this clip, which shows an iceberg calving from a larger glacier:
