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Discovery Project Earth: Jakobshaven Glacier Retreat
This animation shows how Greenland's Jakobshaven Glacier is moving into the Atlantic Ocean more rapidly than ever before.
Added: Aug 15, 2008
Views: 5175 Views
Runtime: 02:19
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