Athabasca Glacier
Icefield in Alberta, Canada
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The Athabasca Glacier is one of the six principal 'toes' of the Columbia Icefield, located in the Canadian Rockies. The glacier currently loses depth at a rate of about 5 metres per year and has receded more than 1.5 km and lost over half of its... Wikipedia
Area: 2.317 mi²
Province: Alberta
Coordinates: 52°11′55″N 117°14′37″W / 52.19861°N 117.24361°W
Length: 6 km (3.7 mi)
Location: Columbia Icefield
Status: Receding
Thickness: 90–300 metres (300–980 ft)