Moiry Glacier Forefield (Western Swiss Alps)

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Sebastian Vivero
Department of Geosciences, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland

This photograph shows the substantial melting of stagnant, debris-covered ice on the forefield of Moiry Glacier in the Western Swiss Alps. The terminus of Moiry Glacier has rapidly receded, resulting in a large section of debris-covered dead ice that is collapsing. Crevasses and vertical ice cliffs are also visible.

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