Basòdino Glacier, Alpine glacier in Ticino, Switzerland.
Basòdino Glacier is a body of ice in the Lepontine Alps that covers roughly 2 square kilometers. The surface reveals deep crevasses and an exposed rocky summit, characteristic of high mountain ice formations in this region.
Like other Alpine glaciers, this ice mass formed through accumulation of snow over centuries in the highest elevations. Since the 1800s, the formation has retreated significantly and underwent a major change when it split into separate sections.
Researchers and scientists regularly study this glacier to document climate patterns and environmental changes in the Alpine region south of the Alps.
The best time to visit is during warmer months when access routes and conditions are more favorable. A cable car system provides access to the area and reduces the need for lengthy mountain hiking to reach the glacier.
This glacier contains liquid water within its mass under constant conditions, allowing scientists to study environmental shifts over time. Visitors can observe how the ice formation continues to evolve and shape the appearance of the surrounding valley.
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