Petermann Glacier, Marine-terminating glacier in Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland
The Petermann Glacier spans 1,295 square kilometers with a floating ice tongue measuring 70 kilometers long and 15 to 20 kilometers wide.
In August 2010, a significant event occurred when a 100-square-mile section of ice detached from the glacier, forming the Petermann Ice Island.
Scientists and research organizations from multiple nations conduct regular observations of the glacier to monitor climate-related changes in the Arctic region.
The Danish Meteorological Institute maintains satellite imagery records of the glacier, providing data for researchers studying Arctic ice formations.
The glacier features the longest floating ice tongue in the Northern Hemisphere, extending from the Greenland ice sheet to the Arctic Ocean.
Location: Northeast Greenland National Park
GPS coordinates: 80.75000,-60.75000
Latest update: May 22, 2025 21:20
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