Petermann Glacier

Petermann Glacier is a marine-terminating glacier in Northeast Greenland with a floating ice tongue that extends from the mainland ice sheet into Arctic waters. The glacier drains a vast catchment area and remains one of the Arctic's most dynamic ice formations.

The glacier is named after August Petermann, a 19th-century German cartographer who contributed to Arctic exploration and mapping. In recent decades, the system has undergone significant transformation due to warming Arctic conditions.

Scientists and research organizations from multiple nations conduct regular observations of the glacier to monitor climate-related changes in the Arctic region.

This glacier is accessible only through specialized expeditions by boat or aircraft, as the region remains remote and subject to harsh Arctic weather. Visitors should prepare for difficult conditions and limited access windows.

This glacier hosts the longest floating ice tongue in the Northern Hemisphere, making it a rare polar phenomenon. Its structure provides researchers with a natural laboratory for studying marine ice dynamics.

Location: Northeast Greenland National Park

GPS coordinates: 80.75000,-60.75000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00