Iceberg tsunami YouTube video: Huge wave created by iceberg in Greenland shocks tourist and crew

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Posted: 07/25/2012

ILLULISSAT, Greenland - A giant wave caused by a falling chunk of ice recently caught the attention of an Australian tourist and his tour guides.

According to YouTube user Barbecueengineer, he and his uncle escorted a tourist out to a glacier just north of Ilulissat, Greenland for some sightseeing.
 
What happens next is a terrifying scene. 
 
A giant chunk of ice falls into the water, creating a giant wave that plows into their boat.
 
Watch the video here: http://youtu.be/HB3K5HY5RnE

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