Taylor Valley glaciers, Dry Valleys, Antarctica

Calkin Glacier in the Kukri Hills flows out of a shallow cirque and then breaks up as it spills over a rock cliff, resulting in ice avalanches. The avalanche debris then consolidates to form a ‘new’ glacier below. This feature is referred to either as a ‘rejuvenated’ or a ‘regenerated’ glacier.

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