Argentière Glacier

Argentière Glacier is a large, slow-moving river of ice located in the French Alps near the Mont Blanc massif. It stretches approximately 11 kilometers (7 miles) long and has shaped the surrounding landscape through centuries of glacial erosion. As a part of the Mont Blanc massif, it is a popular destination for climbers, hikers, and researchers. Like other glaciers, it forms from accumulated snow compacting into ice over time, and it is sensitive to climate change, with recent years seeing its retreat and thinning. The glacier offers insights into climate patterns and the Earth's changing environment.