Monaco Glacier, Spitzbergen - photograph
The Monaco Glacier reaches sea level on the north coast of Spitzbergen, Norway. The fresh water flowing under the glacier mixes with sea water and creates the turbulence visible in the photograph. This brings sea life to the surface and attracts thousands of sea birds to the area. August 2008
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Format: | Still Image |
Language: | English |
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2010
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.7939/R3QB9V63Q https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/9ae6c6fb-c5fc-4125-91c6-06241a9e9b82 |
Summary: | The Monaco Glacier reaches sea level on the north coast of Spitzbergen, Norway. The fresh water flowing under the glacier mixes with sea water and creates the turbulence visible in the photograph. This brings sea life to the surface and attracts thousands of sea birds to the area. August 2008 |
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