What is ‘Iceberg Alley’, why has Ferryland become a tourist attraction and how do icebergs form? Here’s all you need to know
These stunning snaps show the reason why guests have flocked to the small town
A CANADIAN iceberg has become an unlikely tourist hotspot, with countless visitors stopping off to catch a glimpse at the natural wonder.
The huge ice mountain can be spotted in Ferryland, Newfoundland, which has since become overrun by excitable guests.
But how did it get there and what exactly is Iceberg Alley?
What is Iceberg Alley?
The giant body of frozen water is the first iceberg of the season.
It is located in The Atlantic Marine Ecozone, a strip of water between Newfoundland and Labrador on the East Coast.
This area has been nicknamed Iceberg Alley, as it tends to be where stacks of broken glacier fall out travel past Canada.
Icebergs are able to float through the passage as the majority of the waters in the zone are thousands of meters deep.
Many will be aware of The Atlantic Marine Ecozone, as it is the location of a famous natural disaster.
Mariners have feared Iceberg Alley ever since the RMS Titanic approached her fatal collision with the natural hazard and tragically sank.
Where is Ferryland and why has it become a tourist hotspot?
Tourists from around the world have stopped off at the location to marvel at the natural spectacle.
Many have rushed to Ferryland to look at the iceberg as it slowly floats along the coastline.
There’s no doubt that many also take pleasure in setting up the perfect photo in the hugely Instagrammable area.
The town’s mayor told : “It’s a huge iceberg and it’s in so close that people can get a good photograph of it.
“It’s the biggest one I ever seen around here.”
How do icebergs form?
An iceberg is created when a piece of a glacier is broken off by a rush of freshwater water.
Once it is freely floating in open water, it may solidify more into pack ice.
The large body of frozen water can become grounded if it comes into contact with a seabed, which can prevent it from moving.
While thousands of guests have gawped at Iceberg Alley, many will not be able to see the majority of the broken glacier.
This is because more than 90 per cent of an iceberg is below the surface of the water.
