Sure, you can poke about at the terminal face of the glaciers by yourself... but to really get to know the massive forces and stunning beauty of the ice, take a hike on the Franz Josef Glacier with Franz Josef Glacier Guides or the Fox Glacier with Fox Glacier Guiding. (slowtrav.com)
This allows warmer ocean water to rush in and melt the entire submarine face of the glacier, greatly increasing calving icebergs and potentially resulting in a runaway retreat. (scientificamerican.com)
«As long as the vertical face of the glaciers remains in contact with the ocean, they are vulnerable,» said Morlighem. (scientificamerican.com)