USGS Multimedia Gallery: Muir and Riggs Glaciers, Muir Inlet, Alaska

Title: Muir and Riggs Glaciers, Muir Inlet, Alaska - 1950

Description:

This, the first of two repeat photographs, documents significant changes that have occurred during the nine years between photographs A and B. Although Muir Glacier has retreated more than 3 kilometers and thinned more than 100 meters, exposing Muir Inlet, it remains connected with tributary Riggs Glacier. White Thunder Ridge remains devoid of vegetation. In places, erosion has removed some of the surface till. (W.O. Field)

Location: AK

Date Taken: August 4 1950

Photographer: ,

Usage: This image is public domain/of free use unless otherwise stated. Please refer to the USGS Copyright section for how to credit the photo.

Source:

USGS Desert Laboratory Repeat Photography Collection. Contact for additional information: Diane Boyer, deboyer@usgs.gov or 520-670-6671, ext. 297

File Details:
Type: JPEG image - 1.19 MB
Dimensions: 1800 x 1193
Resolution: 72 dpi

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