Jaw-dropping pictures show massive iceberg drifting towards houses on Greenland's coast

Daily Mail​

11-07-2025

Incredible new images have shown a huge iceberg drifting dangerously close to houses on the coast of Greenland.
The frozen block has been edging closer to a harbor in Innaarsuit, where local authorities have issued warnings to the public. It is now near the Royal Greenland fish factory and the local food store, where people are being advised to take care when visiting.
The Avannaata Municipality said: '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.'
The municipality 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, who works locally, said the iceberg originally was spotted in the village approximately a week ago, but appeared to move on.
He said: 'This Monday, however, the iceberg would return to Innaarsuit and since then it has been (almost) in the same location.
'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.
'I have asked the locals about their feelings for the iceberg. Some say they're worried, but there are plenty of people who are sort of excited (like me).'
Reaction: One local has said some people are worried about the iceberg, but there are plenty of people who are 'sort of excited'