Gran Glaciar Norte
Snow cover on Pico de Orizaba
TypeMountain glacier
LocationMexico
Coordinates19°02′00″N 97°16′03″W / 19.03333°N 97.26750°W / 19.03333; -97.26750
Area9.08 km2 (3.51 sq mi)
StatusRetreating

Gran Glaciar Norte is the largest ice cap and firn field in México. It is located on Pico de Orizaba (Volcán Citlaltépetl) (5,636 metres (18,491 ft)) which is the highest point in Mexico. It contains nine named glaciers, including seven outlet glaciers, and a mountain niche glacier.[1] The elevation of these glaciers range from near 5,610 m (18,410 ft) to 4,700 m (15,400 ft).

Glacier NameGlacier typeArea (Square kilometers)
Gran Glacier NorteIce Cap/firn field9.08
Lengua del ChichimecoOutlet-
Glaciar de JamapaOutlet-
Glaciar del toroOutlet-
Glaciar de la barbaraOutlet-
Glaciar NoroccidentalOutlet-
Glaciar OccidentalOutlet-
Glaciar OrientalMountain (niche)0.42

See also

References

  1. White, Sidney E. (2001). "Glaciers of Mexico" (pdf). Glaciers of North America. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 8, 2012.


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