Photo: Taku Glacier Alaska
The Taku Glacier in Alaska, USA is a tidewater glacier whose origin is the Juneau Icefield in the Tongass National Forest.
Large cracks in the upper surface of the Taku Glacier in Alaska, USA become apparent when tension acts upon the brittle ice. These crevasses add color to the beauty of a glacier and gives you an idea on how thick the ice really is.
The Taku Glacier is the largest glacier in the Juneau Icefield and has been closely observed by the Juneau Icefield Research Program. Since 1988 the glacier has moved forward approximately 17 meters a year which could eventually cause problems for the Taku River if it advances enough to block the river.
If you are in Alaska to see the Taku Glacier in the Juneau Icefield be sure you book a boat tour or plane trip as there is no other way to get a look at this amazing piece of nature.
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Taku Glacier Alaska
in the Juneau Icefield in Alaska, USA.
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Taku Glacier Alaska
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1DS, aperture of f/6.3, exposure time of 400000/100 sec. on ISO 100, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 19mm.
The Taku Glacier in Alaska, USA is a tidewater glacier whose origin is the Juneau Icefield in the Tongass National Forest.
