Video: Glacial Calving Sends Tourists Running For Cover

We've all seen videos of people taking photos on the beach getting drenched by rogue waves. It's harmless and hilarious when it happens on the beaches of Hawaii or a similarly warm venue, but in a different context it can be absolutely terrifying. For these tourists visiting a glacier in Iceland, the consequences could have been deadly. Getting sucked out into the frigid water or crushed by a chunk of ice would be a rough way to go. Luckily, everyone evacuated to high ground in time. 

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Zack Skovron
Zack Skovron
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Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, now living in Jackson, WY. I’m an avid skier, biker, hiker, climber, and fisherman. Outside of sports, my major interests focus on public policy surrounding land use and energy systems.
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