Columbia Glacier (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Columbia Glacier

Caption

This is a view of Columbia Glacier terminus from sea level. The calving front is approximately five kilometers (3.1 miles) wide and between 20 and 70 meters (66 and 230 feet) tall. This image was taken after the calving front came afloat.

Credit

Shad O'Neel, USGS

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