Incredible moment slabs of ice from Alaska glacier smash into sea (1/3)

Huge pieces of ice fell from an active glacier in Alaska and crashed into the sea, sending birds fleeing and a creating a huge wave. Chenega Glacier shed the massive shards into the sea last month as tourists went on a tour around at Prince William Sound, Alaska. Small pieces began to fall which escalated into larger and larger pieces falling off the glacier. (Photo/IC)

Huge pieces of ice fell from an active glacier in Alaska and crashed into the sea, sending birds fleeing and a creating a huge wave. Chenega Glacier shed the massive shards into the sea last month as tourists went on a tour around at Prince William Sound, Alaska. Small pieces began to fall which escalated into larger and larger pieces falling off the glacier. (Photo/IC)

Huge pieces of ice fell from an active glacier in Alaska and crashed into the sea, sending birds fleeing and a creating a huge wave. Chenega Glacier shed the massive shards into the sea last month as tourists went on a tour around at Prince William Sound, Alaska. Small pieces began to fall which escalated into larger and larger pieces falling off the glacier. (Photo/IC)