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1226-24. Qoroq Glacier flowing to Tunugduareik Lake north from Narsarsuaq in Kujalleq region on southern tip of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Glacier flowing to Tunugduareik Lake north from Narsarsuaq in Kujalleq region on southern tip of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Mountains east from glacier flowing to Tunugduareik Lake north from Narsarsuaq in Kujalleq region on southern tip of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Eqalorutsit Glacier flowing to Gannet Bay in Kujalleq region on southern tip of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Eqalorutsit Glacier flowing to Gannet Bay west from Qagssirssuk in Kujalleq region on southern tip of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Glacier flowing from Kong Frederik Den Vi Kyst Ice Field to Anoritup Kangerdlua Fjord on east coast in Kujalleq region on southern tip of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Islands of Bredefjord fjord north from Simiutag in Kujalleq region on southern tip of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Islands of Bredefjord fjord in Kujalleq region on southern tip of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Napassorssuaq Fjord on east coast in Kujalleq region on southern tip of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Kap Cort Adelaer and Kap Daniel Rantzau on east coast in Kujalleq region on south of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Kap Steen Bille, Kap Cort Adelaer and Kap Daniel Rantzau on east coast in Kujalleq region on south of Greenland, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Approaching south-east coast of Greenland near Tingmiarmit Island, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Drifting ice on south-east approach to coast of Greenland near Mogens Heinesen Fjord, view from a window of a plane from Frankfurt, Germany to Toronto, Canada, June 30, 2013  Glacier flowing in Arctic Cordillera mountain system on Ellesmere Island, Canada. View from a window of a plane from Dubai, UAE to Houston, TX, April 28, 2011  Deeper inland over the East Greenland coast, likely near the major glacial systems feeding into the Sermilik Fjord complex. The massive, heavily crevassed glacier visible in the lower center (flowing from left to right) is characteristic of the major outlet glaciers in this region, such as Helheim Glacier or Midgard Glacier. These are some of the largest and fastest-flowing glaciers in Greenland, draining huge volumes of ice from the interior ice sheet into the fjords.:200b The intensely wrinkled texture of the glacier surface is caused by deep crevasses (cracks) that form as the ice flows over uneven bedrock and bends around mountains. The chaotic, shattered appearance indicates rapid movement and significant stress within the ice. The dark, jagged peaks rising above the ice are part of the coastal mountain ranges (likely the Schweizerland Alps mentioned previously). In this view, you can see how the ice sheet wraps around and flows between these mountains, essentially burying the valleys in ice. In the bottom right corner, a turquoise-colored lake is visible. This is a proglacial lake, formed by meltwater trapped between the glacier and the mountains. The distinctive color comes from "glacial flour" (fine rock particles) suspended in the water. This transition from the rugged coastal peaks (in the previous image) to the massive, flowing rivers of ice marks the boundary between the coastal mountains and the vast Greenland Ice Sheet proper. It is the dynamic edge where the ice sheet discharges into the ocean, a critical zone for understanding global sea-level rise. View from a window of an airplane from Helsinki to Dallas, Greenland, October 17, 2025  Glacier of Ellesmere Island, Canada. View from a window of a plane from Dubai, UAE to Houston, TX, April 28, 2011  Glacier tongue in Arctic Cordillera mountains on Ellesmere Island, Canada. View from a window of a plane from Dubai, UAE to Houston, TX, April 28, 2011  Glacier of Arctic Cordillera mountain system on Ellesmere Island, Canada. View from a window of a plane from Dubai, UAE to Houston, TX, April 28, 2011  Airport roads, view from an airplane departing Frankfurt, Germany, June 30, 2013  Grosser Alpsee Lake in Bayerisch Schwaben, Bavaria, Germany, view from a window of a plane from Houston to Doha. January 16, 2012  Aerial view of the Schweizerland Alps in East Greenland, likely near the Sermilik Fjord region. The jagged, snow-covered peaks visible in the foreground are part of the Schweizerland mountain range (also known as the Schweizerland Alps). This is one of the highest and most alpine regions in Greenland, located just west of the town of Tasiilaq. The image shows deep valleys filled with snow and ice, with massive glaciers flowing down from the high peaks towards the fjords. The interplay of sharp ridges (are^tes) and ice-filled basins (cirques) creates a classic, high-alpine landscape that rivals the European Alps in ruggedness but on a much wilder scale. The large body of water visible in the background (center-right) is likely Sermilik Fjord, a major fjord known for being choked with icebergs calved from the Helheim and other glaciers. The water reflects the sunlight, creating a bright contrast against the darker mountains. View from a window of an airplane from Helsinki to Dallas, Greenland, October 17, 2025  This is a view of Vatnajo"kull, the largest ice cap in Europe. Unlike the continent-spanning Greenland Ice Sheet, Vatnajo"kull is a massive glacier that covers several active volcanoes and a large portion of southeast Iceland. Outlet Glaciers: The "fingers" of ice flowing down from the main white ice cap are called outlet glaciers. This view likely shows some of the major southern outlets, such as Breiethamerkurjo"kull or Skeiethararjo"kull, spilling down from the high plateau. The heavily crevassed, blue-tinted ice at the glacier snouts indicates movement and melting. Sandur (Outwash Plain): The vast, dark, flat area in the upper right is a classic Icelandic feature known as a sandur, or glacial outwash plain. It is formed from volcanic sand and gravel washed down from the glacier by meltwater. Braided Rivers: The shimmering, branching rivers crisscrossing the sandur are meltwater channels. Their braided pattern is typical for rivers carrying large amounts of sediment across a flat plain. The dark, ice-free mountains and plains are made of volcanic rock, creating the dramatic "fire and ice" contrast that Iceland is famous for. View from an airplane from Helsinki to Dallas, Iceland, October 17, 2025  Glaciers and fjords of Ellesmere Island, Canada. 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Calving front (terminus) of one of the major outlet glaciers, likely where the Helheim or Midgard glacier meets the waters of Sermilik Fjord. The most dramatic feature is the boundary where the massive river of ice (center) meets the open water (top right). This "calving front" is where giant icebergs break off into the fjord. The water in the fjord is a milky turquoise, a telltale sign of rock flour (glacial sediment) suspended in the meltwater. The image illustrates how the ice sheet flows like a slow-moving liquid around the resistant mountain peaks (nunataks) in the foreground. You can see the ice splitting and rejoining around these rock islands, creating distinct flow lines and medial moraines (stripes of debris) on the glacier surface. The bare, rocky slopes visible on the nunataks above the current ice level (the "trim line") suggest that the ice was historically thicker here, a visual marker of the glacier s retreat over recent decades. 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