Situation 2013

Overview from the NW (13. August 2013, JA).

On the edge of the southwestern part of the calving front (13. August 2013, JA).

Small meltwater pond in moraine-covered ice on the northwestern edge of the lake (13. August 2013, JA).

Stranded icebergs near the outflow of the lake (13. August 2013, JA).

Panorama of the calving front taken with a telephoto lens (13. August 2013, JA; wide image - requires scrolling to the right). Note the three synclinal structures lying side by side. They are the result of convergence of three independent flow units that make up the glacier as it forms at the base of the east face of Clariden.

Panorama from the NW (9. October 2013, NM). Note the large number of icebergs on the lake as a result of major recent calving events.

Stranded icebergs on the north shore of the lake (9. October 2013, NM). Many were deposited on higher ground by waves generated during subsequent calving events. In addition, the lake level fluctuates so much that outflow is entirely through the moraine.

Launching a remote-controlled boat equipped with GPS and an echo-sounding device used for depth measurements in the lake. Note fresh ice debris in the background from recent calving events (9. October 2013, NM).