
Glacier Rhonegletscher, Switzerland
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Dáin & Olík
N 46° 34.690 E 008° 23.141
32T E 452929 N 5158472
Glacier nearby Furka pass.
Waymark Code: WM6DZN
Location: Valais, Switzerland
Date Posted: 05/19/2009
Views: 29
Scientists say, Rhonegletscher is the fastest melting glacier in the Alps. Melting started in 1850 and according to the computer modeling, there will be none Rhonegletcher in 2100.
It is possible to buy tickets and walk throught the hollowed cave in the glacier.
Mountain / landmass name: Alp
 Glacier type: ice
 Parking / trail head / boat launch: Belvedere FurkaSwitzerland
 Travel time (approximate): 12:02 AM
 Final access method: Vehicle parking lot ( < 0.5 mi hike)
 Safe viewing location: N 46° 34.652 E 008° 23.231
 Photograph submitted: yes
 Park name (if any): Not listed

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