Glacier Photograph Collection, Version 1
Data set id:
G00472
DOI: 10.7265/N5/NSIDC-GPC-2009-12
This is the most recent version of these data.

Overview

The Glacier Photograph Collection is a database of digital photographs of glaciers from around the world, some dating back to the mid-19th century, that provide an historical reference for glacier extent. As of August 2021, the database contains over 25,000 photographs. Further information can be found on the Glacier Photo Collection Product Web Site.
Parameter(s):
GLACIERS
Platform(s):
AIRCRAFT, GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS, ISS
Sensor(s):
CAMERA, CAMERAS
Data Format(s):
TIFF, JPEG
Temporal Coverage:
1 January 1857 to 26 September 2020
Temporal Resolution:
  • Varies
Spatial Resolution:
  • Not Specified
Spatial Coverage:
N:
81
S:
-43
E:
180
W:
-180
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.

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