Ice thickness measurement flight over the 79-degree North Glacier, Greenland. (IMAGE)

Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research

Ice thickness measurement flight over the 79-degree North Glacier, Greenland.

Caption

In 1995 large meltwater lake formed and developed on the surface of the 79°N Glacier. Researchers observed that over the years, this lake has caused gigantic cracks and the outflowing water is lifting the glacier. 

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Alfred-Wegener-Institut

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