Gozenzawa Glacier, Glacier in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
The Gozenzawa Glacier extends 700 meters in length and 200 meters in width on the eastern slope of Mount Oyama in the Tateyama Mountains.
Scientists discovered this glacier in 2009 through extensive research, marking it as the first documented glacier in Japan outside of Russian territory.
The identification of Gozenzawa Glacier changed Japanese textbooks, which previously stated that no glaciers existed within the Japanese territory.
Researchers access the glacier through designated trails and conduct measurements using GPS systems to monitor its movement of 7 to 32 centimeters annually.
The glacier contains a characteristic manhole-shaped deep hole, which researchers use to study internal ice layers and movement patterns.
GPS coordinates: 36.57200,137.62300
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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