Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Eric-Philips-on-the-Petermann-Glacier-27MZIFL4QFTK.htmlConceptually similarEric Philips on the Petermann GlacierGP01S53Completed★★★★Eric Philips on the Petermann GlacierGP01S54Completed★★★★Eric Philips on the Petermann GlacierGP01S56Completed★★★★Polar Explorer Eric Philips on Petermann GlacierGP01SAQCompleted★★★★★★Polar Explorer Eric Philips on Petermann GlacierGP01SARCompleted★★★★Eric Philips on the MY Arctic SunriseGP01S57Completed★★★★GP Crew and Scientists in GreenlandGP01ZWECompleted★★★★Captain Peter Willcox in GreenlandGP01S5BCompleted★★★★Scientific Data Collection in GreenlandGP01TYLCompleted★★★★★★★View AllGP01S55Eric Philips on the Petermann GlacierPolar explorer and expert in glacier travel Eric Philips prepares to rig mooring lines on the front of the Petermann glacier. The mooring line will allow the Greenpeace ship the MY Arctic Sunrise to stay fast to the ice and operate as a base for continuing science work, focusing on the glacier.Locations:North America-Petermann Glacier-Western GreenlandDate:4 Jul, 2009Credit:© Nick Cobbing / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5616px X 3744pxKeywords:Climate (campaign title)-Day-Glacier melt-Glaciers-High angle view-Ice-Men-MY Arctic Sunrise-One person-Outdoors-ScientistsShoot:Glaciology Research in Western GreenlandIn summer 2009, the MY Arctic Sunrise sails to the Arctic to document the dire effects climate change has on one of the most fragile environments in the world. Independent scientists use the ship, helicopter, boats and assistance of the crew, to collect data and research the impacts of climate change. During this first section of the three-part tour, scientists conduct important glaciology research on Petermann and Humboldt glaciers in Western Greenland.Related Collections:Best of Arctic Impacts ExpeditionArctic Tour 2009 (Photo & Videos)Petermann Glacier in Greenland
