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What is the process where pieces of ice break away from a glacier and create an iceberg?

What is the process where pieces of ice break away from a glacier and create an iceberg?
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What is the process where pieces of ice break away from a glacier and create an iceberg?

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The process where pieces of ice break away from a glacier and create an iceberg is called "calving."

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