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Heimdal Glacier

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This article is about the glacier in Greenland. For the glacier in Antarctica, see Heimdall Glacier. Glacier in southern Greenland
Heimdal Glacier
Heimdal Gletscher
NASA picture of the Heimdal Glacier
Map showing the location of Heimdal GlacierMap showing the location of Heimdal GlacierLocation within Greenland
LocationGreenland
Coordinates62°56′N 42°45′W / 62.933°N 42.750°W / 62.933; -42.750
TerminusTimmiarmiut Fjord
North Atlantic Ocean

Heimdal Glacier (Danish: Heimdal Gletscher) is a glacier in southeastern Greenland. It flows into the head of the Timmiarmiut Fjord system of the King Frederick VI Coast, northwest of the island of Timmiarmiit. Its name derives from Heimdallr, a deity of Norse mythology.

Heimdal Glacier in 2018
Heimdal Glacier in southeastern Greenland shows a regular speed up and slow down with the seasons. Peak speeds are around May/June, and low speeds occur in September/October.

See also

References

  1. "Heimdal Gletscher". Mapcarta. Retrieved 11 September 2019.

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