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Giant iceberg threatens Greenland village

2018-07-15 12:54 GMT+8
 
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1 / 4   A giant iceberg was seen off the shore of Innaarsuit in Greenland. The tiny village has a population of 169, 33 of whom have been evacuated inland. /VCG Photo

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2 / 4   The locals feared the iceberg would cause a tsunami-like wave and threaten people’s lives when it melts into the ocean. /VCG Photo

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3 / 4   The New York Times cited a member of the local council as saying, “The iceberg is the biggest the villagers have seen so far.” /VCG Photo

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4 / 4   It reportedly measures approximately 650 feet wide and 300 feet tall, and is estimated to weigh 11 million tonnes. /VCG Photo

 
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