CALVING Meaning and
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Calving refers to the process by which a chunk or mass of ice detaches or breaks off from a glacier or an iceberg and falls into the ocean. This phenomenon primarily occurs due to the natural movement and flow of ice in these frozen bodies. When glaciers or icebergs accumulate a significant amount of ice mass over time, the pressure and weight exerted on the ice cause it to fracture, resulting in the release of large chunks or blocks of ice into the surrounding water.
Calving is a common occurrence in regions where glaciers and icebergs exist, such as in polar or high-altitude areas, and it plays a crucial role in shaping the landscape and contributing to the formation of icebergs. The process of calving can be sudden and dramatic, with the released ice often creating a loud cracking or booming sound as it disconnects from the main glacier or iceberg.
The term "calving" is derived from the word "calf," which refers to the detached piece of ice that resembles the offspring of a large animal. The size of the calved ice can vary considerably, ranging from relatively small blocks to enormous masses that are several stories high. These icebergs or ice chunks that result from calving can pose navigation hazards to ships in the vicinity and are known for their majestic beauty when floating freely in the ocean.
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Etymology of CALVING
The word "calving" comes from the Middle English word "calven", which is derived from the Old English word "cealfian". This Old English word is related to the Proto-Germanic word "kalban" and the Old High German word "kalbōn", meaning "to give birth to a calf". These words ultimately come from the Proto-Indo-European root "*gelbh-" meaning "to carve out" or "cut off", as it refers to the separation of the young calf from its mother's womb during birth.
Similar spelling words for CALVING
- Calking,
- calling,
- calming,
- carving,
- Calvino,
- calvinism,
- craving,
- calvinist,
- Clawing,
- Halving,
- calvin,
- Slaving,
- colvin,
- cling.
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