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March 22, 2018
Heilprin Glacier, NW Greenland Pinning Point Decline 1987-2017
Heilprin Glacier in 1987 and 2017 Landsat images. The ice front is shown with yellow dots. Island A, Island B and Point C also are noted. Island A and B both have reduced ice contact, but remain as important pinning points. How much longer for Island A? Retreat from 1987-2017 is 1.6 km to the south, 1.1 km in the center and 2.2 km on the northern margin. Heilprin Glacier is …
Dean of Academic Affairs at Nichols College and Professor of Environmental Science at Nichols College in Massachusetts since 1989. Glaciologist directing the North Cascade Glacier Climate Project since 1984. This project monitors the mass balance and behavior of more glaciers than any other in North America.