Drygalski Glacier, Glacier on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Located on the northwest slope of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Drygalski Glacier extends from near the summit down to an elevation of 4,800 meters.
Named after German geographer Erich von Drygalski, this glacier was once flanked by the Great Penck Glacier to the south and Credner Glacier to the north.
Scientists and researchers regularly study this glacier formation to understand climate patterns and geological processes in the equatorial mountain regions.
Visitors need special permits and mountaineering equipment to access the glacier area, which requires a multi-day trek through Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
This equatorial glacier formation provides essential meltwater that sustains the rivers and ecosystems in the surrounding lowland areas of northern Tanzania.
GPS coordinates: -3.05583,37.34667
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:45
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