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{{short description|Glacier in Switzerland}} |
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|name = Plaine Morte Glacier |
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|other_name = {{langx|fr|glacier de la Plaine Morte}} (its largest tongue: {{langx|de|Rezligletscher}}) |
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|photo = Plaine Morte.jpg |
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|photo_caption = [[Wildstrubel]] and glacier |
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|type = horizontal ice field |
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| location = [[Valais]], [[Switzerland]] |
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|location = [[Lenk]], [[Canton of Bern|BE]] ([[Crans-Montana]], [[Canton of Valais|VS]]), [[Switzerland]] |
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|coords = {{coord|46|23|N|7|30|E|type:glacier_region:CH-VS|display=inline,title}} |
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|area = {{convert|9.0|km2|abbr=on}} (1973) |
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| length = |
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|length = {{convert|4.87|km|abbr=on}} (2016) |
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| terminus = |
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|elevation_max = {{convert|2840|m|abbr=on}} |
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|elevation_min = {{convert|2470|m|abbr=on}} |
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|terminus = Trüebbach ([[Rhine]]), La Tièche ([[Rhône]]) |
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|status = diminishing |
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The '''Plaine Morte''' is a [[glacier]] located at an elevation of {{convert|2750|m|abbr=on}}, in the [[canton of Bern]] |
The '''Plaine Morte Glacier''' (lit.: Dead Plain Glacier; {{langx|fr|glacier de la Plaine Morte}}) is a [[glacier]] located at an elevation of {{convert|2750|m|abbr=on}}, in the [[canton of Bern]] above [[Lenk]] and in the [[Valais]] above [[Crans-Montana]] |
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in [[Switzerland]]. The [[ice field]], which covers {{convert|7.88|km2|sqmi}}, is located below the mountain of [[Wildstrubel]] in the [[Bernese Alps|Bernese]] [[Swiss Alps|Alps]]. Its largest tongue is also called in German ''Rezligletscher'' or ''Rätzligletscher''. |
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The area of ''Plaine Morte'' is easily accessible from |
The area of ''Plaine Morte'' is easily accessible from Crans-Montana by [[Aerial lift|cable car]] and the practice of [[cross-country skiing]] is possible throughout the year. The summit of the [[Pointe de la Plaine Morte]] offers impressive views of the [[Pennine Alps|Valais Alps]]. |
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A large lake formed at the eastern base of the glacier, south of the [[Schneehorn]], at a height of 2,752 metres above sea level.<ref>Height retrieved from the [[Swisstopo]] topographic maps</ref> The surface area of the lake is 0.11 |
A large lake formed at the eastern base of the glacier, south of the [[Schneehorn]], at a height of 2,752 metres above sea level.<ref>Height retrieved from the [[Swisstopo]] topographic maps</ref> The surface area of the lake is 0.11 km².<ref>Area retrieved from [[Google Earth]] (July 2013)</ref> |
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==Panorama== |
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[[Image:Wildstrubel west.jpg|centre|600px]] |
[[Image:Wildstrubel west.jpg|centre|600px]] |
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<ref>Implications of climate change on Glacier de la Plaine Morte, Switzerland</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of glaciers in Switzerland]] |
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*[[List of glaciers]] |
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*[[Retreat of glaciers since 1850]] |
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*[[Swiss Alps]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Switzerland]] |
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[[Category:Glaciers of the Alps]] |
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[[Category:Glaciers of the canton of Bern]] |
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[[Category:Aare basin|GPlaineMorte]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:03, 21 October 2024
| Plaine Morte Glacier | |
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| French: glacier de la Plaine Morte (its largest tongue: German: Rezligletscher) | |
 Wildstrubel and glacier | |
| Type | horizontal ice field |
| Location | Lenk, BE (Crans-Montana, VS), Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 46°23′N 7°30′E / 46.383°N 7.500°E |
| Area | 9.0 km2 (3.5 sq mi) (1973) |
| Length | 4.87 km (3.03 mi) (2016) |
| Highest elevation | 2,840 m (9,320 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 2,470 m (8,100 ft) |
| Terminus | Trüebbach (Rhine), La Tièche (Rhône) |
| Status | diminishing |
The Plaine Morte Glacier (lit.: Dead Plain Glacier; French: glacier de la Plaine Morte) is a glacier located at an elevation of 2,750 m (9,020 ft), in the canton of Bern above Lenk and in the Valais above Crans-Montana in Switzerland. The ice field, which covers 7.88 square kilometres (3.04 sq mi), is located below the mountain of Wildstrubel in the Bernese Alps. Its largest tongue is also called in German Rezligletscher or Rätzligletscher.
The area of Plaine Morte is easily accessible from Crans-Montana by cable car and the practice of cross-country skiing is possible throughout the year. The summit of the Pointe de la Plaine Morte offers impressive views of the Valais Alps.
A large lake formed at the eastern base of the glacier, south of the Schneehorn, at a height of 2,752 metres above sea level.[1] The surface area of the lake is 0.11 km².[2]
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[edit]- ^ Height retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps
- ^ Area retrieved from Google Earth (July 2013)
- ^ Implications of climate change on Glacier de la Plaine Morte, Switzerland
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