How About Exploring The Great Glaciers Of Antarctica In Ten WonderfulExpeditions

For years we have been fascinated by the most unusual and unknown alien lands of South Pole. However travelers have braved all challenges to explore the surreal and dangerous terrain to reach Antarctica in order to watch the magnificent glaciers of the world. This place holds a unique magic and charm that very few people would ever imagine.

While you are taking a journey down to the south of chilling winds you will explore the magic of glaciers which is an integral part of Antarctica. It is to be remembered that travelling to these glaciers has been relatively easy nowadays.

Beardmore Glacier

This glacier is visual enchanting and colourful and one of the biggest glaciers that Antarctica has ever produced. It ranks among the world top ten glaciers for its sheer size. Travelers should be fooled by the ice cream like look this is one of most dangerous glaciers that you will ever find. This glacier is discovered by Captain Scott and its team and it is one of the beautiful places to visit. It spreads over 160 km and there is no run of mill glacier and you will see a chain of mountains.

Ice tongue erebus

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This is basically the mountain outlets glaciers which project from 11 to 12 kilometers in McMurdo Sounds frm Ross Islands coastlines nearby Capes Evan. It looks fascinating since it represents the shape of a tongue. The Erebus ice is about 10 metre thick and its formed glacier eyes stream flow rapidly into the sea. This glacier has some spectacular ice caves which the tourists will love to watch. This glacier can be a photographer’s love.

Alex hiberg glaciers

Discovered above hundred years from now, this glacier has certain historical significance which every traveler loves to see. The sights of this 48 km glacier valley are chilling and beautiful. One of the basic nature of this glacier is that is quite inhospitable. It descends from the polar plateau to Ross shelf which makes the glaciers presence unmistakable. Travelers can often encounter some harsh weather in this glacier.

Canada glacier

The Canada glacier might look pale in comparison to some of the other glaciers in magnitude and has far less sightseeing compared to other glaciers and comparatively less harsh than other glaciers. This glacier has smaller ice caps which makes it look unique in the eyes of the traveler. The sights and sounds are far livelier than other spots.

Crescent Glacier

Another beautiful glacier which the travelers can enjoy is the Crescent glacier. When you will watch it from the other side of the lake Fryxell it will appear to be very near. Because of its crescent shape it gives a pleasing view. There are such curves in this glacier which the tourist will stop and take a look.