Hiawatha Glacier, Glacial formation in Avannaata, Greenland.
The Hiawatha Glacier extends over 31 kilometers in diameter and lies beneath one kilometer of ice in northwestern Greenland.
Scientists mapped this glacier in 1922, noting its extension into Lake Alida, with subsequent observations indicating a continuous retreat since 1920.
The glacier bears the name of a prominent figure from Native American traditions, reflecting the connection between natural features and indigenous heritage.
Research teams access the glacier through specialized equipment and radar surveys to study the impact crater hidden beneath the ice sheet.
Researchers discovered a massive impact crater beneath the glacier, dating back approximately 58 million years to the late Paleocene period.
Location: Avannaata
GPS coordinates: 78.82833,-67.04389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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