Margerie Glacier
The one and only
About
The Margerie Glacier is a tidewater glacier which forms on land then gradually goes to the water. It is located in the national park of Perserve,Alaska.
Definition of Glacier
A glacier is a large mass of ice that slowly moves. Most glaciers form valleys.
Description
The Margerie is 21 miles long and one mile wide. This glacier is most active in calving (which is when a chunk of ice falls into the bay).
Historical Information
The glacier was named after Emmanuel de Margerie
who visited the bay in 1913. This glacier begin to form
on the south root of Mount Root then flowed to Tarr
Inlet.
Fun Facts
- Margerie is 360 ft tall but only 249 ft is visible.
The remaining 111 ft is under water.
- Can only be reached by plane or boat.
A postcard from Alaska
The glacier calving
Tourists eyeing the massive glacier
Extra (Helpful) Information
The best activities to do while visiting Margerie
are canoeing,kayaking,hiking,guided tours
and much more. The best season to visit
will be during summer when the days are longer
which gives you more time to explore.
Gratitude
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