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May 5, 2020
Huron Glacier Retreat, Livingston Island, Antarctica 2001-2020
Huron Glacier (H) and Kaliakra Glacier (K) in 2001 and 2020 Landsat images. Extensive retreat at bedrock locations Point A and B with limited retreat at C and D. Livingston Island, Antarctica is part of the South Shetland Island chain and is primarily covered by glaciers. At the eastern end is Huron Glacier. Huron Glacier and the adjacent Kaliakra Glacier are tidewater outlet glaciers terminating in Moon Bay on the …