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Gran Glaciar Norte

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Type
  
Mountain glacier

Status
  
Retreating

Location
  
Mexico

Area
  
9.08 km²

Gran Glaciar Norte

Gran Glaciar Norte is the largest ice cap and firn field in México. It is located on Pico de Orizaba (Volcán Citlaltépetl) (5,636 metres (18,491 ft)) which is the highest point in Mexico. It contains nine named glaciers, including seven outlet glaciers, and a mountain niche glacier. The elevation of these glaciers range from near 5,610 m (18,410 ft) to 4,700 m (15,400 ft).

Map of Gran Glaciar Norte, Puebla, Mexico

References

Gran Glaciar Norte Wikipedia