Credner Glacier, Alpine glacier on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Credner Glacier extends along the northwest slope of Mount Kilimanjaro, descending from the Northern Ice Field at elevations between 5500 and 5800 meters.
The glacier formed part of an extensive ice cap that covered Mount Kilimanjaro's summit during the 19th century, when European explorers first documented the mountain.
German Earth scientist Carl Hermann Georg Credner contributed to geographical research, leading to the glacier being named in recognition of his work.
Recent measurements indicate rapid ice loss on the northwest-facing slope, with scientists recording substantial retreat through satellite imagery and field observations.
The glacier receives higher amounts of direct sunlight compared to other ice formations on Kilimanjaro due to its position on the northwest face.
GPS coordinates: -3.05306,37.34944
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:34
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