VIII. Glacier Bay July 7 2010

Glacier Bay is over 3.3 million area of forest, inlets, shore line and mountain peaks
rising 15,000 feet. The great rivers of ice stretch over and between mountain ridges to
the tide water. The bay boast 12 tidewater glaciers, including famous Margerie
Glacier.



















The calving of a glacier is when pieces are broken off and fall into the water.






























Why is the ice blue? When light hits highly compacted ice, long wavelengths colors (reds)
are absorbed, white short wavelength colors (blues) reflect back through the ice to your
eyes.
























Whales were spotted by spouts and extended their tails in the air.