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90% of an iceberg is underwater. Ships or any other type of boats sailing in very cold regions have the possibility of misjudging the size of an iceberg and hitting them. The ship can crash into an iceberg that creates a hole in the ship and floods everyone on the ship. Example: Titanic
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Are icebergs important?
It is beause they can sink ships.
What in the ocean could sink ships?
icebergs and reefs
How many ships hit icebergs per year?
1000
How are icebergs detected by ships?
they are detected by other ships, and then a message is passed onto other ships so the ships know to look out for iceburgs
Why aren't ships pulverized by the currents at the bottom of Niagara Falls?
Ships stay away from the bottom of Niagara Falls.
Why iceberges are important?
It is beause they can sink ships.
How many warnings of icebergs did the titanic receive from other ships?
3
What ships have been sunk by icebergs?
Quite a few but most notably the Titanic.
What was learned after the Titanic was found?
They learned that even "unsinkable" ships are not impervious to icebergs.
Are there any dangerous natural disasters on an iceberg?
Icebergs themselves are not dangerous natural disasters, but they can pose risks to ships if they collide with them, leading to potential accidents like sinking or damage to the vessel. Additionally, icebergs can break apart and create large waves that may be hazardous to ships in their vicinity.
What happens to icebergs after they have broken off a glacier or ice sheet?
After breaking off a glacier or ice sheet, icebergs can float in the ocean and drift with ocean currents. They may eventually melt, break apart further, or run aground. Some icebergs may also pose a hazard to ships navigating in the area.
What do you call massive chunks of ice that break away from glaciers?
I believe they are called icebergs... The process is called calving thoughThese chunks of ice that break away from the glacier are called icebergs. The process is called Calving.Icebergs
