Mendenhall Glacier
CountryUSA
Area45 km2
Length21 km
TypeValley
About Mendenhall Glacier
Located near Juneau, Alaska. Retreating 30 m per year. Ice caves inside became a viral attraction before collapsing. Over 500,000 visitors per year. Named after Thomas Corwin Mendenhall.
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