Ötztal Glacier

The Ötztal Glacier is a large, permanent ice formation located in the Ötztal Alps of Austria. It covers a significant area and is part of a glacier system that shapes the mountainous landscape through slow movement and erosion. Glaciers like this store vast amounts of freshwater and are important indicators of climate change, as they retreat or advance in response to temperature variations. The Ötztal Glacier also holds archaeological significance due to the discovery of the well-preserved mummified remains of Ötzi the Iceman, found nearby, offering insights into prehistoric life.