Iceberg Properties and Distributions in Three Greenlandic Fjords Using Satellite Imagery

• Main Author: Sulak, Daniel
• Other Authors: Sutherland, David
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: University of Oregon 2016
• Subjects: Fjords; Glacier; Greenland; Icebergs; Melt; Ocean; Rink Isbræ; glacier; greenlandic; Ice Sheet; Sermilik; Tidewater
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1794/20712

Icebergs calved from tidewater glaciers represent significant portions of freshwater flux from the Greenland Ice Sheet to the ocean. Using satellite data sets we quantify properties and distributions of icebergs in three fjords with varied properties: Sermilk, Rink Isbræ, and Kangerdlugssûp Sermerss...