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Argentière Glacier

Argentière Glacier

The Argentière Glacier is a glacier in the French Alps. It is one of the larger glaciers found within the Mont Blanc massif, and is situated above the village of Argentière. It lies perpendicular to the Chamonix valley and falls within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

From its source to the valley of Chamonix, the Argentière Glacier is nine kilometers long. Like many glaciers in the region, the Argentière has receded significantly. Between 1870 and 1967, the glacier shrunk 1000 meters. In recent years, it has receded to a position atop a steep slope.[1]

The glacier's rapid retreat has been linked to a continuous negative mass balance. A five-year study started in 2004 showed that the glacier had lost an average of 1.5 m between 2004 and 2009, and that there was a 10–11 m loss in average ice thickness from the glacier.[1]

References

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Citation Linkglacierchange.wordpress.comPelto, Mauri. "Retreat of Glacier d'Argentiere, France". Retrieved 9 August 2013.
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Citation Linkglacierchange.wordpress.com"Retreat of Glacier d'Argentiere, France"
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Citation Linkupload.wikimedia.orgWith its surrounding landscape in Summer
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Citation Linkupload.wikimedia.orgThe Argentière Glacier
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Citation Linkupload.wikimedia.orgFrom the train station of Argentière
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Citation Linkupload.wikimedia.orgClose view
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