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Johns Hopkins Glacier, Glacier Bay

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Johns Hopkins Glacier is a 12-mile-long (19 km) glacier located in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. It begins on the east slopes of Lituya Mountain and Mount Salisbury, and flows west to the head of Johns Hopkins Inlet. It was named after John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. The Johns Hopkins Glacier is the only major tide-water glacier that is advancing further into the water. While most glaciers are retreating, Johns Hopkins glacier has been advancing since 1929. This is a relatively fast moving glacier -- the glacial ice moves about 3000 feet per year.

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5 comments

  • Another surrealistic image!

    said photo of pfjc pfjc 8 months 3 days ago

  • So what is causing the ripples on the water? The wind maybe??

    said photo of georgieboy98 georgieboy98 8 months ago

  • Fantastic shot,

    said photo of annedm1 annedm1 7 months 29 days ago

  • To see this in real, WOW Spectacular colors and reflection!

    said photo of _yoko12 _yoko12 7 months 11 days ago

  • The glaciers move fast (even though I am not familiar with feet)

    said photo of lovejoy485 lovejoy485 5 months 28 days ago

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