Helheim Glacier
CountryGreenland
Area320 km2
Length40 km
TypeOutlet
About Helheim Glacier
A major outlet glacier in southeast Greenland. Accelerated dramatically in the early 2000s. Flows at 8 km per year. Retreated 7 km between 2001-2005. One of the fastest-changing glaciers.
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