- Upsala Glacier
The Upsala Glacier is a large valley
glacier inArgentina 'sLos Glaciares National Park . It flows out from theSouthern Patagonian Ice Field , which also feeds the nearbyPerito Moreno Glacier . The terminus of the glacier is atLago Argentino . The Upsala Glacier is well known for its rapid retreat [ [http://www.greenpeace.org.ar/energiapositiva/fotos.php "Glaciar Upsala en el año 1928"]Greenpeace Argentina] , which many see as evidence forglobal warming [ [http://www.clarin.com/diario/2004/02/11/s-02701.htm "Un glaciar patagónico se redujo 13,4 km2 en los últimos 7 años"] - Clarín] .The name comes from
Uppsala University , which sponsored the first glaciological studies in the area. [ [http://www.peruforless.com/destinations/destinations-argentina-calafate.php Peru For Less- Destinations- Argentina- Calafate- Perito Moreno Glacier, Upsala Glacier, el Torre Glacier, and El Chalten ] ]ee also
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List of glaciers References
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