Elevation 973 m | ||
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Similar Helheim Glacier, Jakobshavn Glacier, Russell Glacier, Storglaciären, Northeast Greenland National | ||
The Mittivakkat Glacier is located in southeast Greenland, and is part of the largest ice field on Ammassalik Island. This glacier has been in retreat (negative net mass balance) throughout most of recorded history (1898–2008).
Map of Mittivakkat Glacier, Greenland
Reindeer bones were recovered from the retreating glacier in 2005, and dated to about 1200-1300 AD.
References
Mittivakkat Glacier Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA