Wykeham Glacier South
Wykeham Glacier South is situated on Alexander Island, part of the Antarctic Peninsula region.
- It has a steep ice slope.
- It flows from Alexander Island towards the coast.
- It feeds into the surrounding sea ice.
- Research on this glacier contributes to our understanding of Antarctic ice dynamics and the impact of climate change on polar environments.
Top 10 Largest Glaciers in the World 2024
Glaciers are the Earth’s largest freshwater reserves in a frozen state. They are formed by breaking the larger ice sheets of the Arctic and Antarctic (polar regions) into smaller ones. Some of them are also found in the alpine regions of the mountains and are rich sources of freshwater for perennial rivers.
In this article, we will look into the list of the top 10 largest glaciers in the world.