Saturday, August 07, 2010

Petermann Glacier: Giant Ice Island Breaks Off Greenland

Petermann Glacier: Giant Ice Island Breaks Off Greenland

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Hot News Blog said...

The Island is about four times the size Manhattan and is now drifting slowly towards the Canadian island of Ellsemere. If the glacier reaches the Nares strait before the winter freeze in September, it could be carried along the east coast of Canada and reach vital shipping lanes and oil platforms in around two years.