Agassiz Ice Cap
Ice cap in Nunavut, Canada
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The Agassiz Ice Cap formerly Agassiz Glacier[1] is an ice cap on the central eastern side of Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Canada.[2] The Agassiz ice cap is about 21,000 km2 (8,100 sq mi) in area.[2] It is located between the North Ellesmere ice field to the north and the Prince of Wales Icefield to the south.
| Agassiz Ice Cap | |
|---|---|
Agassiz Ice Cap | |
  Agassiz Ice Cap | |
| Type | Ice cap |
| Location | Nunavut, Canada |
| Coordinates | 80°15′N 076°00′W |
Environmental studies
Several studies have been conducted which involve the analysis of ice cores extracted from the Agassiz Ice cap.[3] Many of these studies are focused around climate change.[4]
