Jakobshavn Isbrae
CountryGreenland
Area1,100 km2
Length65 km
TypeOutlet
About Jakobshavn Isbrae
The fastest glacier in the world, flowing at 17 km per year. Produces 10% of all Greenland icebergs. The Titanic iceberg likely originated here. Retreated 40 km since 1850. One of the most studied glaciers on Earth.
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