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Iceberg floating in the sea

Large Iceberg floating in the sea.

Icebergs are moved around by a combination of wind and ocean currents, generally the biggest icebergs follow the ocean currents, while smaller icebergs are moved by the wind.

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Rights: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Published: 3 December 2007Size: 48.75 KB
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