Pasterze Glacier
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Pasterze Glacier
Pasterze Glacier. Complex folding in the foliation of the ice of the Pasterze Glacier. The Grossglockner mountain is in the background. Glaciers are rivers of ice that form when compacted snow from high ground turns into ice and flows downhill under its own weight. Many years of snowfall are contained in the ice of the largest glaciers. This glacier, over 8 kilometres in length, is one of the longest in Austria. It is currently retreating, decreasing in length by about 10 metres per year. Photographed in Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria. This national park is in the Hohe Tauern mountain range in the eastern Alps
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Alpine Alps Austria Austrian Cold Earth Science Eastern Alps Folding Frozen Glacier Glaciology Montane Mountain Mountainous National Park Physical Geography Glacier Ice Hohe Tauern Hohe Tauern National Park Pasterze Pasterze Glacier
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This print showcases the awe-inspiring Pasterze Glacier, nestled in the picturesque Hohe Tauern National Park of Austria. The glacier's immense length of over 8 kilometers makes it one of the longest in the country. As we gaze upon this frozen wonder, we witness a mesmerizing display of complex folding within its icy foliation. The Grossglockner mountain majestically looms in the background, adding to the grandeur and beauty of this natural spectacle. Glaciers like Pasterze are formed when snow from higher altitudes compacts into ice and gradually flows downhill under its own weight. These rivers of ice encapsulate many years' worth of accumulated snowfall. However, despite its magnificence, Pasterze Glacier is currently experiencing a retreat, diminishing by approximately 10 meters each year. This unfortunate phenomenon serves as a stark reminder of the impact climate change has on our planet's delicate ecosystems. Photographed with precision and expertise within Hohe Tauern National Park, this image captures not only the raw power and resilience found in Earth's glacial formations but also highlights their vulnerability to environmental changes. With every passing moment captured within this photograph, we are reminded to cherish and protect these natural wonders for generations to come.
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