Ice field - Wikipedia
An ice field (also spelled icefield) is a mass of interconnected valley glaciers (also called mountain glaciers or alpine glaciers) on a mountain mass with protruding rock ridges or summits. [1] They are often found in the colder climates and higher altitudes of the world where there is sufficient precipitation for them to form.
Columbia Icefield - Wikipedia
The Columbia Icefield is the largest ice field in North America's Rocky Mountains. [1] Located within the Canadian Rocky Mountains astride the Continental Divide along the border of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, the ice field lies partly in the northwestern tip of Banff National Park and partly in the southern end of Jasper National Park .
Columbia Icefield Adventure: Athabasca Glacier Tours and …
2012年5月4日 · The classic Columbia Icefield Adventure lets you explore two ways. First, ride onto the Athabasca Glacier aboard a massive Ice Explorer before disembarking onto ancient ice. Then, marvel at the breathtaking Sunwapta Valley from above atop the …
Columbia Icefield (Athabasca Glacier): 25 Tips BEFORE Visiting
2024年4月15日 · The Columbia Icefield is the largest in the Canadian Rockies and covers around 230 sq km (89 sq mi) at depths up to 265 meters (1,200 ft). The Icefield forms a high-altitude ice cap that lies on a plateau. The Athabasca Glacier is …
Columbia Icefield | Canada, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Columbia Icefield, largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains, astride the British Columbia–Alberta border, Canada. Lying partially within Jasper National Park, it is one of the most accessible expanses of glacial ice in North America. It forms a high-elevation ice …
Columbia Icefields Glacier Skywalk
Columbia Icefield is the largest ancient icefield in the Canadian Rockies. A ride on the Ice Explorer (additional charges) to explore Athabasca Glacier. Discover a different perspective of the remarkable scenery as you peer into what seems like the heart of the planet through a glass-bottomed Skywalk (additional charges).
哥伦比亚冰原 - 维基百科，自由的百科全书
哥伦比亚冰原（英語： Columbia Icefield ）是位于加拿大 落基山脉的一个冰原，横跨北美洲 大陆分水岭。 冰原的一部分位于 班夫国家公园 的西北角和 贾斯珀国家公园 的南端。
Ice Fields and Ice Caps - U.S. National Park Service
2020年4月22日 · Ice fields and ice caps are giant ice masses that are smaller than ice sheets but also cover a large area and are drained by outlet glaciers and ice streams flowing in multiple directions.
Hiking the Columbia Icefields - Ice is Nice - Banff National Park
2023年1月26日 · While visitors to the Canadian Rockies can always expect to see some snow-capped peaks and maybe some ice, the vast expanse of ice known as the Columbia Icefield is a visually staggering natural wonder. It is the largest icefield in the Canadian Rockies, both above and below the surface.
Melting beauty: The Patagonian icefields - NASA Science
2018年7月11日 · The northern and southern lobes of the Patagonian icefield are what’s left of a much larger ice sheet that reached its maximum size about 18,000 years ago. Though just a fraction of their previous size, the modern icefields remain the largest expanse of ice in the Southern Hemisphere outside of Antarctica.