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Retreating Glaciers

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Retreating glacier in Nunavut, Canada

Nunavut, Canada

Retreating glaciers in Bhutan

Glaciers in Bhutan

 

Franz Josef Glacier, located in New Zealand, retreated dramatically in the 20th century. The following photographs document the glacier's retreat over a 14 year period, from 1951-1964.

(Source: Unattributed photograph at the World Data Center for Glaciology, Boulder)

Retreat of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 1951
1951
Retreat of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 1952
1952
Retreat of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 1954
1954
Retreat of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 1956
1956
Retreat of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 1957
1957
Retreat of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 1958
1958
Retreat of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 1960
1960
Retreat of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 1961
1961
Retreat of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 1962
1962
Retreat of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 1964
1964