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Basin-wide mass loss rate of Jakobshavn Isbræ, Kangerlussuaq Glacier, and Helheim Glacier.
| Basin | Mass loss rate in Gigaton/year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875–1932 | 1932–1964 | 1964–1981/5 | 1981–2012 | 1875–2012 | |
| Jakobshavn Isbræ | 13 ± 4 | 16 ± 6 | 4 ± 9 | 12 ± 2 | 11 ± 1 |
| Kangerlussuaq Glacier | 17 ± 4 | 6 ± 6 | 5 ± 9 | 6 ± 1 | 10 ± 1 |
| Helheim Glacier | 0 ± 1 | 0 ± 1 | 0 ± 1 | 1 ± 0.3 | 0 ± 1 |
