✗ The myth everyone repeats
Icebergs are made of fresh water and could solve water shortages.
✓ What is actually true
Most icebergs contain significant salt water trapped during freezing. Brine pockets make them unsuitable for drinking water. Ice shelves are sometimes fresh but separation and transport costs are prohibitive.
Reception
The receipts 2 sources
- Iceberg Salt ContentPRIMARY
- Sea Ice BrineREFERENCE