Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean

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Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean
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2017-02-15 - images.nasa.gov

Summary

New NASA research found that large crevasses provide aquifer water upstream of Greenland's Helheim Glacier with a clear escape to the ocean. This discovery helps confirm that the water, which is held in a layer of crunchy, granular snow called firn, contributes to sea level rise.

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  • Source collection: NASA
  • License: Public Domain (US Government)
  • Category: Space

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