Murchison Glacier, Glacier in Canterbury Region, New Zealand
The Murchison Glacier stretches 18 kilometers through Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, flowing from Tasman Saddle at 2,435 meters to 1,110 meters elevation.
Scientific investigations of the Murchison Glacier began in the early 20th century, providing critical data about glacial movements and environmental changes in New Zealand.
The glacier forms part of New Zealand's Southern Alps, where Maori tribes historically navigated mountain passes for trade and resource gathering expeditions.
Visitors need specialized equipment and proper guidance to explore the glacier, as changing weather conditions and crevasses present significant navigation challenges.
The meltwater from Murchison Glacier creates a river that flows beneath the larger Tasman Glacier, forming an unusual subglacial waterway system.
Location: Canterbury Region
GPS coordinates: -43.51200,170.39100
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:06
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