Heim Glacier (Greenland)

Heim Glacier (Danish: Heim Gletscher), is a glacier in eastern Greenland.[1] It is named after Swiss geologist and glacial phenomena expert Albert Heim (1849–1937).

For the glacier in Antarctica, see Heim Glacier.
Heim Glacier
Heim Gletscher
Head of Johan Petersen Fjord showing the terminuses of the Heim and the Bruckner Glacier (left). NASA HU-25 Falcon picture.
Map showing the location of Heim Glacier
Map showing the location of Heim Glacier
Location within Greenland
TypePiedmont glacier
LocationEast Greenland
Coordinates65°59′N 38°27′W
Width1 km (0.62 mi)
TerminusJohan Petersen Fjord

Geography

The Heim Glacier originates in the Eastern side of the Greenland Ice Sheet. It flows roughly southeastward about 6 km (3.7 mi) to the north of the Bruckner Glacier.[2] It has its terminus in the eastern side of the head of Johan Petersen Fjord separated by nunataks from the terminus of the Bruckner Glacier to the east.[3]

Together the Heim and Bruckner glaciers discharge icebergs into the inner part of the fjord.[4]

Map of part of Greenland section.

Bibliography

See also

References
  1. "Heim Gletscher". Mapcarta. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  2. "Brückner Gletscher". Mapcarta. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  3. GoogleEarth
  4. Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 Greenland and Iceland Enroute, p. 104


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