Variegated Glacier
CountryUSA
Area30 km2
Length20 km
TypeSurge
About Variegated Glacier
A glacier in Alaska famous for its surging behavior. Surges every 15-20 years, advancing several km in months. One of the most studied surge glaciers. The alternating light and dark ice bands give it its name.
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