Jamtalferner, Alpine glacier in Silvretta range, Austria
Jamtalferner is a glacier in the Silvretta range that spans several hundred meters in elevation across its white expanse. The ice feeds meltwater streams that flow down into the valley below, shaping the landscape as it descends.
Scientists began observing this glacier in 1891, with systematic measurements of ice mass changes starting in 1988. These records span more than a century of observation.
The glacier area supports seasonal cattle grazing during summer months, continuing a tradition of alpine pasture management that spans several millennia.
Visitors should know this glacier sits at high altitude where temperatures remain cold even in warmer months. Sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing are needed if you plan to approach the ice.
The ice here reaches about 58 meters thick at its deepest point, showing how much snow accumulates over time. Yet the glacier continues to lose area, revealing how rapidly such frozen landscapes change.
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