Grinnell Glacier Ridge 2016
Grinnell Ridge, Gem & Salamander Glaciers 1910 - 2017 Active
By Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center
June 15, 2018
1910
2017
In 1910, Morton Elrod documented how Grinnell Glacier’s mass filled the basin and how the glacier was then joined with the ice apron we now call the Salamander (right). Close inspection of Gem Glacier (top-center) reveals a loss of thickness / volume over the past 107 years as well.
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Grinnell Glacier Ridge 2016
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Grinnell Glacier Ridge 1910
Grinnell Glacier Ridge 1910. Images that were acquired from the University of Montana may be protected by copyright. Permission may be required for use. Elrod Collection, Mss 486, K.
Grinnell Glacier Ridge 1910. Images that were acquired from the University of Montana may be protected by copyright. Permission may be required for use. Elrod Collection, Mss 486, K.
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In 1910, Morton Elrod documented how Grinnell Glacier’s mass filled the basin and how the glacier was then joined with the ice apron we now call the Salamander (right). Close inspection of Gem Glacier (top-center) reveals a loss of thickness / volume over the past 107 years as well.
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Most of the repeat photography images available on this website are in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. Images with restrictions are noted below the downloadable image.
Please respect the photographer: When using these photographs, please credit the photographer and source (eg. T.J. Hileman, courtesy of Glacier National Park Archives). The paired images below are examples of proper crediting for each photo.
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Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media DetailsAnimated gif of Grinnell Glacier Rdige 1910 - 2017(Public domain.) Back to Repeat Photography Page
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Grinnell Glacier Ridge 1910Grinnell Glacier Ridge 1910. Images that were acquired from the University of Montana may be protected by copyright. Permission may be required for use. Elrod Collection, Mss 486, K.
Grinnell Glacier Ridge 1910. Images that were acquired from the University of Montana may be protected by copyright. Permission may be required for use. Elrod Collection, Mss 486, K.