Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Melt-Water-Ravine-on-Petermann-Glacier-27MZIFL4LSBQ.htmlConceptually similarMelt Water Ravine on Petermann GlacierGP01SAECompleted★★★★Petermann Glacier in GreenlandGP01ZW7Completed★★★★Crack on Petermann Glacier in GreenlandGP01S81Completed★★★★★★Crack on Petermann Glacier in GreenlandGP01S82Completed★★★★Crack on Petermann Glacier in GreenlandGP01S83Completed★★★★Crack on Petermann Glacier in GreenlandGP01S84Completed★★★★Crack on Petermann Glacier in GreenlandGP01S85Completed★★★★★★Glacier in GreenlandGP01ZW5Completed★★★★Melt-water Waterfalls at Humboldt GlacierGP01T5UCompleted★★★★View AllGP01SALMelt Water Ravine on Petermann GlacierA ravine of melt water that runs through the centre of the frontal part of the Petermann glacier in north Greenland. Melt water from the upper part of the glacier flows down the incline of the glacier towards the sea, creating channels some 3 to 10 meters deep. The water exploits cracks and fissures in the ice, using these to flow downwards, deeper into the glacier's structure probably merging with underlying seawater. These can have the appearance of whirlpools.Locations:North America-Petermann Glacier-Western GreenlandDate:7 Jul, 2009Credit:© Nick Cobbing / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5616px X 3744pxKeywords:Aerial view-Beauty-Blue-Climate (campaign title)-Cold-Copy space-Day-Glacier melt-Glaciers-Ice-Icescapes-Nature-Outdoors-WhiteShoot: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:Arctic Tour 2009 (Photo & Videos)Petermann Glacier in Greenland
