Iceberg Collapses and Flips over in Ilulissat, Greenland (July 25, 2026) [video]

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A massive iceberg collapses and flips over in Ilulissat, Greenland, captured in 4K.

The afarTV 4K livestream captured the complete collapse and rollover of a massive iceberg near Ilulissat, Greenland, on July 25, 2026. Over approximately one hour, cracks and structural failures caused large ice sections to break away, shifting the iceberg's center of gravity. The remaining mass became unstable and rolled with tremendous force, exposing darker, rougher ice previously underwater. The event occurred beside the Ilulissat Icefjord. A non-timelapse 55-minute version is also available.

What commenters are saying

Many commenters were awestruck by the event's scale and beauty, with some comparing it to a living creature or a planetary catastrophe. A dominant thread expressed skepticism about AI generation, though others explained why the physics (e.g., lack of large waves) are consistent with a real iceberg flip. Users also criticized the dramatic music and variable playback speed, wishing for natural audio and a consistent speed. One commenter noted that the iceberg likely grounded on the seafloor, explaining its sudden stop.