Iceberg Of Doom? Greenland Town On High Alert As Massive Glacier Lurks Off Coast

Last Updated:July 12, 2025, 16:40 IST

A massive iceberg near Innaarsuit, North Greenland, has led authorities to warn residents, especially vulnerable individuals and boaters, to be cautious.

Massive iceberg drift terrifyingly close to Greenland village. (X/@OJoelsen)

A massive iceberg has floated perilously close to a Greenland village, and visuals of the gigantic icy beast have scared the internet. According to a report by The Daily Mail, authorities have been keeping a close eye on it for weeks. Though there are warnings in place for the residents, the villagers are hoping that the iceberg will float away. But for now, it’s stuck in place.

“Innaarsuit, North Greenland: July 9, 2025. A massive iceberg is drifting close to the harbour near the Royal Greenland fish factory. Authorities urge caution: Avoid walking in large groups to the local store. Vulnerable residents should be extra careful. Boaters should stay alert. Emergency teams are monitoring in case the iceberg breaks," an X user wrote while posting a picture of the iceberg.

The Avannaata Municipality told the Daily Mail that emergency services encourage families not to go in a group towards the store, while at the same time asking people with walking difficulties to be extra careful when walking towards the store, Hindustan Times reported.

It added, “The emergency services also want you to be careful when sailing both to and from the settlement. The emergency services are aware of the iceberg and are prepared if it breaks apart."

Dennis Lehtonen, a resident, told the outlet, “The iceberg returned to Innaarsuit on Monday and has been stuck in almost the same spot ever since."

“Because of this, the Avannaata Kommunia (North Greenland municipality) issued the official warning for the iceberg, and we are temporarily closing the local fish factory where I work as well as the small shop," Lehtonen added.

“I asked the locals how they feel about the iceberg, and while some are worried, many are actually pretty excited – kind of like me," he said.

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