Petermann Glacier
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fjord, glacier
Largest floating glacier in the northern hemisphere.
About 500 square miles of ice are supported by the water beneath.
New and/or expanding cracks, some of which are visible in this picture, lead at least some environmental scientists to believe the glacier is rapidly melting and may soon break up.
VIDE:
news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/08/080822-greenla...
About 500 square miles of ice are supported by the water beneath.
New and/or expanding cracks, some of which are visible in this picture, lead at least some environmental scientists to believe the glacier is rapidly melting and may soon break up.
VIDE:
news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/08/080822-greenla...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Petermann
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 80°42'53"N 60°6'32"W
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