Columbia Glacier, Tidewater glacier in Prince William Sound, Alaska.
Columbia Glacier flows from the Chugach Mountains into Prince William Sound, extending over 51 kilometers with a thickness of 550 meters.
British explorers conducted the first survey of Columbia Glacier in 1794, documenting its position at the northern edge of Heather Island.
Members of the 1899 Harriman Expedition named this glacier after Columbia University, along with other glaciers named for American educational institutions.
Access to Columbia Glacier requires boat transportation from Valdez, as no roads or hiking trails lead directly to this natural formation.
The glacier moves at speeds reaching 30 meters per day, making it one of the fastest-moving glaciers in North America.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 61.21970,-146.89500
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:54
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