Nature
Margerie Glacier is a 21-mile tidewater glacier at the northwestern end of Glacier Bay in Alaska, flowing from Mount Root to Tarr Inlet. About a mile wide at its face, it is known for frequent ice calving, vivid blue ice, and relatively little debris, drawing cruise ships and park boats close to witness the spectacle. It is a remnant of the vast ice that filled Glacier Bay around 1750 and had retreated 48 miles by John Muir’s 1879 visit. Unlike many nearby tidewater glaciers, Margerie has recently remained relatively stable. Its surrounding waters and rocks also support fish, seabirds, whales, and grizzly bears.
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