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Norway's Glacial Wonders | Ep. 173
1 novembre 2024 · 14 min · 685 vues · Engabreen
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Tom and Karen navigate 28 miles of Norwegian coastline in early September to reach the Svartisen glacier, the second-largest glacier in Norway.0:56 They anchor near a dock typically reserved for tour boats, which operate on a limited, as-needed basis during the off-season.2:42 The pair hikes for three hours to reach the snout of the Engabreen glacier, an outlet tongue of the massive Svartisen ice cap.11:23 While the glacier currently terminates at approximately 200 meters above sea level, historical records indicate it reached 7 meters above sea level as recently as 2004.5:09 The glacial runoff creates a distinct turquoise-colored lake due to high mineral content from the surrounding rock.7:12 The terrain features complex geological layers and deep crevices, with the glacier covering 375 square kilometers.4:21 The crew utilizes waterproof gear, hiking poles, and gloves to navigate the drizzly, cold conditions near the Arctic Circle.3:58
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