Holgate Glacier (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Holgate Glacier

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Holgate Glacier, shown here in June 2009, terminates on the coast and is a popular kayaking destination, especially in summer when the ice is calving. Local residents had recently observed land exposed at its terminus, but the new analysis finds that the glacier has been advancing over the past 5 years.

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U.S. National Park Service

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