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Iceberg Alert

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From: Don Francis
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 1995 00:00
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The Antarctic Iceberg

An iceberg, about the size of Prince Edward Island, broke
away from Antarctica ice field a few days ago. Icebergs
of such size are apparently normal once a century. The
three that have been reported in the last decade have
been cited as evidence of global warming at the
Conference now going on in Berlin. 

After having heard the report on CBC radio news last
week, however, I was struck by the image of this
immense iceberg which is apparently headed toward South
Africa. It is likely to melt, though, before it arrives. 

Is anyone actually tracking this iceberg? How long will
it take to melt? How far is it likely to get? Are there
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From: ba990@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Don Francis)
Subject: Iceberg Alert
Date: 1995/04/06
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