Agassiz Glacier, Valley glacier in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska.
The glacier extends 25 kilometers across the Saint Elias Mountains, merging with Libbey Glacier before flowing into the Malaspina Glacier system.
William Libbey named the glacier during The New York Times expedition of 1886 to honor Swiss-American naturalist Louis Agassiz.
Scientists regularly study the glacier's retreat patterns to understand climate changes and their effects on North American ice formations.
Due to its remote location at 933 meters elevation, accessing the glacier requires extensive preparation and appropriate mountaineering equipment.
The glacier's convergence with Libbey Glacier creates the Agassiz Lakes, forming a natural water reservoir in the Saint Elias Mountains.
Location: Yukon
Location: Yakutat City and Borough
Elevation above the sea: 933 m
GPS coordinates: 60.18611,-140.74194
Latest update: March 14, 2025 13:22
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