Sermilik Glacier

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Sirmilik Glacier
Sirmilik Glacier Sirmilik Glacier 3 1997-08-06.jpg
Sirmilik Glacier

Sermilik Glacier is a glacier located in the southern Byam Martin Mountains of Bylot Island, Nunavut, Canada. [1] It lies in Sirmilik National Park.

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Coordinates: 72°54′43″N078°11′42″W / 72.91194°N 78.19500°W / 72.91194; -78.19500