Careser Glacier

The Careser Glacier extends across the southern slopes of the Eastern European Alps, featuring a flat topography at elevations between 2880 and 3278 meters.

Scientists began monitoring the glacier in the late 19th century, establishing one of Italy's longest continuous glacier observation programs that continues today.

The Committee for Glaciology of Trentino conducts research expeditions to measure and document the changes in this significant Alpine formation.

Researchers access the glacier through established monitoring stations, where they collect data about ice mass, thickness variations, and front changes.

The glacier's mass balance records from 1967 demonstrate an acceleration in ice loss, with annual decreases reaching 2.0 meters of water equivalent in recent years.

GPS coordinates: 46.45235,10.71184

Latest update: March 16, 2025 19:00