Kjerulf Glacier, Beerenberg Volcano, and Weyprecht Glacier (from left to right) (IMAGE)

Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)

Kjerulf Glacier, Beerenberg Volcano, and Weyprecht Glacier (from left to right)

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The two glaciers around the Beerenberg volcano after the rock avalanche: Triggered by a 6.5-magnitude earthquake, large quantities of volcanic and permafrost debris tumbled down at the Kjerulf Glacier, spreading the material across the surface and covering the ice right up to the coast (left side oft he picture).

Photo: Grace Angelo

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Photo: Grace Angelo

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