Hubbard Glacier
CountryUSA/Canada
Area3,500 km2
Length122 km
TypeTidewater
About Hubbard Glacier
The largest tidewater glacier in North America. One of the few advancing glaciers in the world. Twice blocked Russell Fjord in 1986 and 2002, creating a temporary lake. 122 km long. Calving ice wall is 100 m tall.
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