Types of Icebergs

– Shapes You’ll See around Twillingate Island

Icebergs come in several distinct shapes. Understanding these types helps you identify what you’re seeing along Iceberg Alley around Twillingate Island.

Main Types of Icebergs

• Tabular: Flat-topped, large and stable
• Dome: Rounded surface
• Pinnacle: Tall spires or towers
• Blocky: Steep sides, cube-like
• Wedge: Sloped on one side
• Dry Dock: Arch or U-shaped

What You’ll See around Twillingate Island

Pinnacle and blocky icebergs dominate due to fragmentation along the Labrador Current.