Flood plain at Kangerlussuaq
Road to the Russell glacier.
The road runs through part of the flood plain. In many parts it is similar to a desert.
Sandur to the right with the ice sheet in the background
Margin of the ice sheet. Note moraine.
Several proglacial lakes run along the periphery of the ice sheet.
Subglacial channel discharging large volumes of water. Note waterfall in the bedrock channel.
The lines in this photo are actually shear planes.
From this point on is a private road requiring special permission for scientists.
Note patterned ground on hillside.
The formation of a moriane.
Spectacular pinacles appear at the front of the glacier where they calve off.
The glacier appears to be travelling into a field.
Bridges are tiny and can be washed out at any time.
Note delta at bottom right. This is at the mouth of a very large subglacial cavity.
Tourists. The raised linear feature on the ice is actually a road that is approx. 150km long.
Workers were beginning to prepare the road for the upcoming winter season.
Ice cored glacial debris.
Lake Russell. This is an ice-dammed proglacial lake that fills, then suddenly drains when the ice dam breaks.
Arctic cotton always makes for a great shot.
Note concave shear planes at front of glacier.
Don't forget your crampons if you visit here.
