Iceberg Sizes
| Iceberg | A massive piece of ice greatly varying in shape and more than five (5) meters in height. Visually, as large or larger than a ship |
| Bergy Bit | A large piece of ice less than five (5) meters in height and normally about 100 to 300 meters square in area at sea level. Visually, about the size of a cottage. |
| Growler | A piece of ice less than 1.5 meters high, often transparent but appearing dark green or black. Normally about 30 meters square in area at sea level. Visually, about the size of a small car |
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Category |
Height (m) |
Length (m) |
Approx. Mass (T) |
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Very Large |
> 75 |
>200 |
<10 Million |
|
Large |
45 -75 |
120 - 200 |
2 - 10 Million |
|
Medium |
15 - 45 |
60 - 120 |
100,000 - < 2 Million |
|
Small |
5 - 15 |
15 - 60 |
100,000 |
|
Bergy Bit |
1.0 - 5 |
5 - 15 |
10,000 |
|
Growler |
< 1.0 |
< 5 |
1,000 |