Five facts about the most amazing glaciers on Earth: what you need to know
SSPDaily has prepared five facts about the most amazing glaciers on Earth. Find out what these ice formations are.
Jostedal
Jostedal, located in Sogn og Fjuran (Western Norway), is the largest glacier in continental Europe. The area of this ice giant is 487 square kilometers, and the height of its peaks reaches 2083 meters.
Yuilong Glacier
The Yulong Glacier, located on the Yulongxueshan Mountain in Southwest China, also called the "Jade Dragon Snow Mountain", fascinates with its unsurpassed charm. Stretching 35 km in length and 20 km in width, this glacier is located next to a mountain peak of 5596 meters.
Canada Glacier
Canada Glacier is a modest but striking sight. It is a small glacier that moves in a southeasterly direction towards the northern part of Taylor Valley, which is located in the Victoria Land region of Antarctica. Despite the fact that it receives less than 10 cm of snow annually, it has an undeniable beauty that attracts numerous tourists from all over the world.
Biafo Glacier
The Biafo Glacier, located in the Karakoram Mountains in Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan), stretches for 67 km. These amazing icy expanses connect two historic mountain kingdoms: Nagar in the west and Baltistan in the east.
Vatnajökull
Recognized as one of the largest glaciers in Iceland, Vatnajökull - the "Lake Glacier" - dominates the southeastern region of the country. Covering more than 8% of the country's landscape, the glacier covers an area of 8100 km2 and has an ice thickness of 400 meters.