Muir Glacier

Muir Glacier, located in Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park, is a large, prominent glacier that has been retreating over the past century due to climate change. It is a tidewater glacier, meaning it extends from land into the sea, carving the landscape as it moves. As it melts, it releases icebergs into the water, contributing to rising sea levels. Named after naturalist John Muir, the glacier serves as a visible indicator of environmental change and offers valuable insights into the impacts of global warming on polar and glacial systems.