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Vanj Valley | Surging tongue of Medvezhiy Glacier

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Medvezhiy ("Bear") Glacier is characterized by surges occurring from time to time. The photo shows the glacier in the stage of such a surge. Between two surges, the glacier terminus would be seen in the upper third of the photo.

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on Saturday 30 July 2011 by Martin Mergili
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