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- Images taken by scientists from the Ohio State University
- Photos were taken between July 10 and July 24, 2008LiveScience: Greenland Glacier Breakup Suggests Imminent Disintegration (August 21, 2008)
- Images reveal that an 11-square-mile piece of the Petermann Glacier broke off
- Finding announced on August 21, 2008
- Petermann Glacier is one of Greenland's approximately 130 glaciers
- The last major ice break of the Petermann Glacier occurred between 2000 and 2001AFP: Two of Greenland's Largest Glaciers Lose More Ice (August 21, 2008)
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Petermann Glacier is a glacier located in northwestern Greenland. A series of images discovered by researchers at Ohio State University who were monitoring NASA's satellite images in July of 2008, found that an 11-square-mile long chunk broke off due to a seven-mile-long crack. If the break worsens it could cause already rising sea levels to rise even more.CBS News: Far North Greenland Glacier Cracking Up, Scientists Cautious... (August 22, 2008)
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Petermann Glacier News
- CBS News: Far North Greenland Glacier Cracking Up, Scientists Cautious... (August 22, 2008)
- Science Daily: Continued Breakup Of Two Of Greenland's Largest... (August 22, 2008)
- LiveScience: Greenland Glacier Breakup Suggests Imminent Disintegration (August 21, 2008)
- AFP: Two of Greenland's Largest Glaciers Lose More Ice (August 21, 2008)
- NASA EO Newsroom: New Images - Petermann Glacier, Greenland
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Petermann Glacier Questions
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What is the most interesting glacier on the planet? Why that glacier? 5 AnswersThe most interesting Glacier is the "Gornier Glacier". -quote- "The Gorner Glacier is the second largest glacier system in the Alps (around 65 km2) and generate... read more -
Can anyone recommend a great place to stay in or near Glacier National Park in MT? 2 AnswersI remember, we stayed at the West Glacier KOA, right before entering the West gates of the park, back in '97.' We rented a "Kamping cabin," which is just a smal... read more -
In the last glacier iceage in North America, how big was the Wisconsin Glacial Episode? 1 AnswerI think the last glacier into Wisconsin came down as far as the Ice Age trail that extends diagonally from the south-central part of the state up to the Green B... read more -
What are the top three theories of where Noah's Ark came to rest? 2 AnswersThe 3 popular theories of where the Ark came to rest. Theory 1: 1. It rested on the ancient land of Urartu. 2. It rested on the great mountains of Ararat in T... read more
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