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Ilulissat Icefjord

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The Ilulissat Icefjord is the outlet of the pre-eminent glacier in the northern hemisphere, globally only surpassed by Antarctica in terms of size and calving.

The site consists of Sermeq Kujalleq, the most productive glacier draining the inland icecap on Greenland, and the iceberg-filled tidal fjord named Kangia. The glacier has been a long-time object of scientific study and has significantly added to the understanding of ice-cap glaciology, climate change and related geomorphic processes.

Community Perspective: this stunningly beautiful area can be explored on foot, by boat or by helicopter, and it takes several days to take in its many features. Be aware that this destination doesn’t come cheap. And that the spectacularly calving Eqi glacier mentioned in some of the reviews is outside of the core zone.

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Official Information
Full Name
Ilulissat Icefjord (ID: 1149)
Country
Denmark
Status
Inscribed 2004 Site history
History of Ilulissat Icefjord
2004: Revision
Formerly on T List as Isfjord (Jakobshavn) [Disko Bay] (2003)
2004: Inscribed
Inscribed
Type
Natural
Criteria
  • vii
  • viii
Links
UNESCO
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News Article
  • 27 Dec 2023 scitechdaily.com — Scientists Discover “Special” New Seal Species in the Arctic
  • 2 Nov 2023 miragenews.com — Unique Ringed Seals Found in Ilulissat Icefjord
  • 23 Jul 2012 stuff.co.nz — 'Iceberg tsunami' nearly takes out tourist boat at Ilulissat

Community Information

  • Community Category
  • Natural landscape: Glaciation
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News
scitechdaily.com 27/12/2023
Scientists Discover “Special” New …
miragenews.com 02/11/2023
Unique Ringed Seals Found in Iluli…
stuff.co.nz 23/07/2012
'Iceberg tsunami' nearly takes out…

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