6867 x 4583 px | 58,1 x 38,8 cm | 22,9 x 15,3 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
2 agosto 2017
Ubicazione:
Bråsvellbreen, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway
Altre informazioni:
The Brasvellbreen Glacier, located on Nordaustlandet in the Svalbard archipelago of Norway, is known for its extensive ice front that measures over 200 kilometers, making it the longest in the Northern Hemisphere. Part of the larger Austfonna ice cap, one of the most expansive ice bodies on the planet, Brasvellbreen Glacier owes its name to the significant contributions of Norwegian explorer and geographer, Anders Kristian Orvin Brasvell, to the exploration and mapping of the Svalbard region. The Brasvellbreen Glacier is a critical area of study for climate scientists due to its potential to indicate global warming trends. It is under continual observation for changes in size and movement. The glacier has been noted for alternating between periods of advance and retreat over the past decades, and recent studies have reported a noticeable increase in ice loss and melting. Despite its remote location in the High Arctic, which makes it less accessible for regular tourism, the Brasvellbreen Glacier continues to be a significant focus of scientific research. Its intricate patterns and formations, a result of centuries of geological processes, offer valuable insights into glacial behavior and the impact of climate change on polar environments.
