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Second largest in the Alps

View of the Gorner Glacier with Monte Rosa and Liskam in the background from the Rotenboden (2,815 m), Zermatt, Switzerland

 

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Gorner glacier - the second largest glacial system in the Alps after the Aletsch Glacier. Its length is 12 km, the glacial area is 57 sq.km.

A feature of the glacier are 8 converging streams leading from the Monte Rosa massif.

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This photo Was Chosen for The Top Pics Of the Month Gallery in the Group "A Little Bit of Soap" - August 2018

 

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Второй по размеру в Альпах

 

Ледник Горнер - второй по размеру ледник в Альпах (после Алечского ледника), длина его 12 км, площадь 57 кв.км.

На его площади может 28 раз разместиться такое государство, как Монако. Особенностью ледника являются 8 сливающихся потоков, ведущих начало от массива Монте-Роза.

 

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Швейцария, кантон Valais, Пеннинские Альпы, Ротенбоден, вид с высоты 2815 м.

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See my new pictures in the "My Travels" album:

 

The magical world of alpine glaciers

www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/51321325971

 

Journey to the emerald lake

www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/51306512183

 

Tranquil autumn morning on the alpine lake

www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/51291984294

 

The last rays of the alpine sun

www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/51277565722

 

Road not to be forgotten

www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/51262706747

 

 

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Uploaded on August 29, 2018
Taken on July 23, 2018