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Frédéric Cyr, Adjunct professor, Physical Oceanography, Memorial University of Newfoundland

How Iceberg Alley got its name and why it may be under threat

A large iceberg passes near Ferryland, an hour south of St. John's, Nfld., in April 2017 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly

Iceberg Alley, the stretch of coast ranging from Labrador to Newfoundland, is the southernmost region of the northern hemisphere where one can regularly see icebergs. But hurry up! As the planet continues to warm, Iceberg Alley may soon lose its name.

Iceberg sightseeing is a common — and much-anticipated — activity in Newfoundland. Every spring, locals and visitors brave the region’s damp and chilly weather — it’s one of the foggiest places on the planet — to scrutinize the horizon for large white objects or embark on boat tours, hoping that luck will be on their side.

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