Eqi glacier from the ground

Eqi glacier, somewhere on the west coast of Greenland

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August 13th 2012
An unexpected surprise today. Originally we had a nine hour boat trip planned to Eqi glacier. A different glacier 100km or so north of Ilulissat. The front of the glacier in Ilulissat is invisible on account of all the icebergs in front of it. Eqi calves into an open bay so the face of the glacier is visible. Unfortunately the boat had broken down the previous day, stranding that day’s passenge ... read more

North America » Greenland » West Greenland » Ilulissat

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The world's largest island, Greenland is about 81% ice-capped. Vikings reached the island in the 10th century from Iceland; Danish colonization began in the 18th century and Greenland was made an integral part of Denmark in 1953. It joined the Europe... ... read more