Flade Isblink

Flade Isblink is an ice cap in Northeast Greenland with two prominent ice domes reaching about 600 meters thick. The formation covers roughly 8500 square kilometers and displays distinctive surface features shaped by constant movement and melt processes.

The ice cap was discovered and named by Danish researcher Lauge Koch during aerial surveys in East Greenland between 1931 and 1934. These early explorations established the foundation for scientific understanding of ice formations in this remote region.

Indigenous communities of northern Greenland adapted their traditional hunting and fishing practices to the presence of this massive ice formation.

Station Nord to the northwest serves as the main access point for scientists studying this ice cap. The location is extremely remote and visits typically require extensive planning and on-site preparation.

In 2015, water from an underground lake broke through the ice surface, creating a mitten-shaped depression. This unusual feature reveals the dynamic processes happening beneath and on top of the ice.

Location: Northeast Greenland National Park

GPS coordinates: 81.58333,-15.00000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40