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Upsala Glacier
The Upsala Glacier is located near the northern arm of Lago Argentino within the Los Glaciers National Park. At fifty kilometers long, ten kilometers wide, it is classified as one of three major glaciers in the park. The beauty of the Upsala glacier is undeniable.
This glacier possesses one of the most significant medial moraines in South America. A moraine is a collection of rock, sand, and clay deposits that has fallen from neighboring mountains and is transported by the slow movements of glacial ice sheets. Over time, these accumulations grow, boldly marking the direction of glacial flow. While there are many types of moraines, the Upsala glacier has formed a medial moraine, which appears when more than two glaciers unite and bring together debris from multiple sources.
Upsala Glacier is only accessible by boat.
Upsala Glacier
The Upsala Glacier is located near the northern arm of Lago Argentino within the Los Glaciers National Park. At fifty kilometers long, ten kilometers wide, it is classified as one of three major glaciers in the park. The beauty of the Upsala glacier is undeniable.
This glacier possesses one of the most significant medial moraines in South America. A moraine is a collection of rock, sand, and clay deposits that has fallen from neighboring mountains and is transported by the slow movements of glacial ice sheets. Over time, these accumulations grow, boldly marking the direction of glacial flow. While there are many types of moraines, the Upsala glacier has formed a medial moraine, which appears when more than two glaciers unite and bring together debris from multiple sources.
Upsala Glacier is only accessible by boat.