Kangerdlugssuaq Glacier
CountryGreenland
Area500 km2
Length50 km
TypeOutlet
About Kangerdlugssuaq Glacier
One of the largest outlet glaciers in east Greenland. Accelerated from 5 to 14 km per year in 2005. Retreated 10 km in just 3 years. Drains about 4% of the ice sheet.
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