Helheim Glacier

Helheim Glacier is one of Greenland’s largest outlet glaciers, carrying ice from the eastern Greenland ice sheet into Helheim Fjord at the northern end of the Sermilik fjord system. Known for its rapid movement and heavy calving, it has become an important focus of scientific study. Its flow speed increased from about 8 kilometers per year in 2000 to 11 kilometers per year in 2005, drawing attention to its retreat and changing behavior. Helheim is also monitored for glacial earthquakes caused when large masses of ice break away or shift suddenly, making it a key site for understanding how Greenland’s ice responds to climate and ocean conditions.

Sermersooq · Greenland