Heimdal Glacier

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LocationGreenland
Coordinates62°56′N 42°45′W / 62.933°N 42.750°W / 62.933; -42.750
Heimdal Glacier
Heimdal Gletscher
NASA picture of the Heimdal Glacier
Map showing the location of Heimdal Glacier
Map showing the location of Heimdal Glacier
Location within Greenland
LocationGreenland
Coordinates62°56′N 42°45′W / 62.933°N 42.750°W / 62.933; -42.750
TerminusTimmiarmiut Fjord
North Atlantic Ocean

Heimdal Glacier (Danish: Heimdal Gletscher) is a glacier in southeastern Greenland. It flows into the head of the Timmiarmiut Fjord system of the King Frederick VI Coast,[1] northwest of the island of Timmiarmiit. Its name derives from Heimdallr, a deity of Norse mythology.

Heimdal Glacier in 2018
Heimdal Glacier in southeastern Greenland shows a regular speed up and slow down with the seasons. Peak speeds are around May/June, and low speeds occur in September/October.

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