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| | From: breeze_tioga (Original Message) | Sent: 3/29/2006 4:52 PM |
Here are some of the photos: Boulder Glacier (1932) | BEFORE: Shown above is a picture of Boulder Glacier, taken near Boulder Pass, Glacier National Park, in 1932. The foreground rocks provided an excellent reference point to re-photograph the historic photo. NEXT IMAGE: Boulder Glacier (2005) Click to enlarge. | Boulder Glacier (2005) | AFTER: Boulder Glacier photographed from nearly 73 years later from the same place as the 1932 photo. The foreground rocks provided an excellent reference point to re-photograph the historic photo. Click to enlarge. | Chaney Glacier Terminus (1911) | BEFORE: View of Chaney Glacier terminus, Glacier National Park, in 1911. NEXT IMAGE: Chaney Glacier Terminus (2005) Click to enlarge. | Chaney Glacier Terminus (2005) | AFTER: View of Chaney Glacier terminus, Glacier National Park, in 2005. Click to enlarge. | Grinnell Glacier from Mt. Gould (1938) | BEFORE: An Oblique view of Grinnell Glacier is taken from the summit of Mount Gould, Glacier National Park in 1938. The relative sensitivity of glaciers to climate change is illustrated by the dramatic recession of Grinnell Glacier while surrounding vegetation patterns remain stable. NEXT IMAGE: Grinnell Glacier from Mt. Gould (2005) Click to enlarge. | Grinnell Glacier from Mt. Gould (2005) | AFTER: The lake continues to enlarge as the glacier recedes. Icebergs can be seen floating in Upper Grinnell Lake in this photo taken in 2005. Click to enlarge. | Grinnell Glacier from Overlook (1940) | BEFORE: Grinnell Glacier taken from the Grinnell Glacier Overlook off the Highline Trail, Glacier National Park. The view of Grinnell Glacier taken circa 1940 shows the early formation of Upper Grinnell Lake, a pro-glacier lake visible at the terminus of the glacier. NEXT IMAGE: Grinnell Glacier from Overlook (2004) Click to enlarge. | Grinnell Glacier from Overlook (2004) | AFTER: The 2004 photo shows a dramatic increase in the size of the lake as a result of melting ice. Click to enlarge. | |
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