Famous Glaciers
Famous Glaciers is a structured geography dataset with 16 entries. Its fields include Glacier, Country, Length (km). The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 16 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Glacier, Country, Length (km), Area (km2), Range, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Length (km) range
- 6 to 400
- Across 16 preview rows
- Area (km2) range
- 6 to 50,000
- Across 16 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Glacier, Country, and Length (km) across geography entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 16 downloadable records
Glacier↕ | Country↕ | Length (km)↕ | Area (km2)↕ | Range↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Glacier | Antarctica | 400 | 50,000 | Transantarctic | World's largest glacier by area, drains 8 percent of Antarctic ice |
| Vatnajokull | Iceland | 100 | 7,900 | Iceland highlands | Europe's largest ice cap, ice caves, Jokulsarlon lagoon |
| Aletsch Glacier | Switzerland | 23 | 78 | Bernese Alps | Longest glacier in the Alps, UNESCO World Heritage |
| Perito Moreno | Argentina | 30 | 250 | Andes | Patagonia icon, one of few advancing glaciers, dramatic calving |
| Fox Glacier | New Zealand | 13 | 34 | Southern Alps | Descends into temperate rainforest near the sea |
| Franz Josef Glacier | New Zealand | 12 | 35 | Southern Alps | Heli-hike destination, reaches 240m elevation |
| Siachen Glacier | India/Pakistan | 76 | 700 | Karakoram | World's highest battlefield, disputed territory |
| Baltoro Glacier | Pakistan | 63 | 750 | Karakoram | Gateway to K2, trekking route to Concordia |
| Fedchenko Glacier | Tajikistan | 77 | 700 | Pamir | Longest glacier outside the polar regions |
| Mer de Glace | France | 7 | 32 | Mont Blanc massif | Chamonix train ride, ice grotto, rapidly retreating |
| Jostedalsbreen | Norway | 60 | 474 | Scandinavian | Largest glacier in continental Europe |
| Hubbard Glacier | United States/Canada | 122 | 3,900 | Saint Elias | Alaska's galloping glacier, massive tidewater calving |
| Athabasca Glacier | Canada | 6 | 6 | Canadian Rockies | Columbia Icefield, Icefields Parkway accessible |
| Khumbu Glacier | Nepal | 17 | 30 | Himalaya | Everest base camp route, treacherous icefall |
| Pastoruri Glacier | Peru | 8 | 8 | Cordillera Blanca | Once a ski destination, now climate change poster child |
| Grey Glacier | Chile | 28 | 270 | Southern Patagonian Icefield | Torres del Paine, floating blue icebergs |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Famous Glaciers organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 16 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 16 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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