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Glacier Bay NP, Alaska
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Unlike many glaciers that are retreating due to climate change, Margerie Glacier is one of the few in Glacier Bay National Park that is still advancing, moving forward at a rate of about 6 feet per day. Source: National Park Service
Margerie Glacier towers at approximately 250 feet above the waterline, with an additional 100 feet hidden below the surface. Source: National Park Service
The glacier stretches about 1 mile wide, making it a breathtaking sight for visitors. Source: National Park Service
Margerie Glacier was named after Emmanuel de Margerie, a French geologist who visited the area in the early 20th century. Source: National Park Service
Glacier Bay National Park, where Margerie Glacier is located, is part of the larger Kluane/Wrangell-St. Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek UNESCO World Heritage Site. Source: UNESCO
The deep blue hue of Margerie Glacier is due to the dense ice absorbing all colors of the spectrum except blue, which is reflected back. Source: National Park Service
Margerie Glacier frequently calves, with large chunks of ice breaking off and crashing into the water, creating a dramatic spectacle. Source: National Park Service
