Jakobshavn Glacier (IMAGE)

Emory Health Sciences

Jakobshavn Glacier

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The ice ridge in the photo shows the terminus of Jakobshavn Glacer at the ice-ocean border, and the broken clog of icebergs in front of it, known as an ice mélange.

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Ryan Cassotto, University of Colorado Boulder.

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