Sermilik Station
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Sermilik Station is a glaciology research station on Ammassalik Island in East Greenland. It is dedicated to the research of the nearby Mittivakkat Glacier. The station is located approximately at 65°40'N / 38°10'W on the west side of the Ammasalik island in SE Greenland[1], on the shore of the Sermilik Fjord.
The station is not permanently staffed, but at most times of summer will have researchers working there.
[edit] History
The station was built in 1970 to provide the logistical base for the research[2].
In 1972, the main building was destroyed by an avalanche, but later rebuilt closer to the shore, at its current location.
[edit] Transportation
The station is located on the west side of Ammassalik Island. The closest settlement is Tasiilaq, and it would take around 2 days on foot to get from there to the station.
The station is situated on a popular hiking route around the island.
[edit] References
- Hasholt, Bent (2008), 75 years of research at the Sermilik Station 1933-2008, Danish Journal of Geography
- Danish Polar Center for Researchers, DPC, <http://www.dpc.dk/sw5409.asp>
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