GLACIERS of the WORLD : FROM SIACHEN TO PERITO MORENO
GLACIERS of the WORLD : FROM SIACHEN TO PERITO MORENO
1. Siachen Glacier, India • Location: Eastern Karakoram range, Himalayas.
• Key Features: One of the largest glaciers outside the polar regions, spanning over 76 kilometers. Known as the highest battlefield in the world due to the ongoing military presence between India and Pakistan. Siachen Glacier is not a tourist spot but is a remarkable landmark.
2. Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina • Location: Los Glaciares National Park, Southern Argentina.
• Key Features: Covers an area of 250 square kilometers and is one of the few glaciers in the world that is advancing rather than retreating. Visitors often witness dramatic ice calving events.
• Key Features: The largest glacier in Europe, covering 8,100 square kilometers. Known for its stunning ice caves and active volcanoes beneath, making it a dynamic landscape.
4. Lambert Glacier, Antarctica • Location: East Antarctica.
• Key Features: The world’s largest glacier by volume, stretching over 400 kilometers. Its remote location makes it a critical site for climate change studies.
• Key Features: One of the largest glaciers in Europe, stretching over 23 kilometers. Part of the UNESCO-listed Jungfrau-Aletsch region, it offers spectacular hiking opportunities for scenic glacier exploration.
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