LeConte Glacier (IMAGE) Rutgers University Caption Underwater melting of tidewater glaciers is occurring much faster than previously thought, according to a new study of the LeConte Glacier in Alaska. Credit NOAA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.