Jakobshavn Glacier
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| Ratings | 4.5 |
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| Length | greater than 65 km |
| Area | 110 000 km2 |
| Locations | Near Ilulissat, Greenland |
| Status | Retreating |
| Thick | around 2000 m |
| Coordin | 69°10′N 49°50′W / 69.167°N 49.833°W |
| Terminus | Ocean |
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| ID | 4039591 |
About Jakobshavn Glacier
Jakobshavn Glacier, also known as Ilulissat Glacier, is a large outlet glacier in West Greenland. It is located near the Greenlandic town of Ilulissat and ends at the sea in the Ilulissat Icefjord. Jakobshavn Glacier drains 6.5% of the Greenland ice sheet and produces around 10% of all Greenland icebergs.
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