Where are Earth’s glaciers located?
Glaciers exist on every continent except Australia. Approximate distribution is:
- 91% in Antarctica
- 8% in Greenland
- Less than 0.5% in North America (about 0.1% in Alaska)
- 0.2% in Asia
- Less than 0.1% is in South America, Europe, Africa, New Zealand, and Irian Jaya.
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