Heimdal Glacier

This article is about the glacier in Greenland. For the glacier in Antarctica, see Heimdall Glacier.

Heimdal Glacier (Danish: Heimdal Gletscher) is a glacier in southeastern Greenland. It flows into the head of the Timmiarmiut Fjord system of the King Frederick VI Coast,^[1] northwest of the island of Timmiarmiit. Its name derives from Heimdallr, a deity of Norse mythology.

Heimdal Glacier in 2018

Heimdal Glacier in southeastern Greenland shows a regular speed up and slow down with the seasons. Peak speeds are around May/June, and low speeds occur in September/October.

Heimdal Glacier
Heimdal Gletscher
NASA picture of the Heimdal Glacier
Location within Greenland
Location	Greenland
Coordinates	62°56′N 42°45′W
Terminus	Timmiarmiut Fjord North Atlantic Ocean

See also

• List of glaciers in Greenland