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The Edinburgh University East Greenland Expedition

The Edinburgh University East Greenland Expedition met difficult conditions, too much pack-ice and heavy snowstorms, but nonetheless carried out glaciological work between the Pourquoi Pas glacier and the head of the Kruuse Fjord, made five first ascents, and studied the effects of continuous daylight on sleep patterns.

late June to early September 1982

Other expeditions nearby