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Denman Glacier

Denman Glacier drains East Antarctic ice towards the Shackleton Ice Shelf region. Its deep inland trough makes the shape of the bed particularly important.

Fast Facts

East Antarctica, not the Amundsen Sea sector.
Marine-based portions connect to coastal ocean conditions.
A 2020 study measured about 5.4 km of grounding-line retreat over 1996–2018.

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Connected lessons

Denman GlacierMap, explanation and practice
Why glacier vulnerability variesGuided exploration

Geographical connections

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