Post #4046462
2026-07-23 08:09 UTC
Scale
Something about glaciers that many people don't realise is just how big they are. This one is ≈ 2000 metres high and 800m wide at its terminus.
If you look closely at the photo there small coloured dots in the distance. Those are cars parked at the start of the trail to the snout which is ≈ 700m walk.
You can also see the debris from the huge 2013 landslide over the foot of the glacier.
Svínafellsjökull outlet glacier in south-eastern Iceland.
#GlacierThursday #Iceland #Photography
Replies (2)
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@JackTheCat@mastodon.scot 2026-07-23 08:10
@mo@icelandphotos.co.uk Impressive.
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@Dolphinchaz@mastodon.scot 2026-07-23 11:59
@mo@icelandphotos.co.uk It certainly gives you a sense of scale when you pick out the cars Mo - great shot 😍