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Mendenhall Glacier, a 12-mile-long mass of ice in Juneau,
Alaska, is a popular tourist attraction. Few visitors, however, see the
the glacier from its most spectacular vantage point: inside it.
Rising global temperatures have caused the glacier to start
melting—it has receded by about two miles since 1958. Water has carved
caves into the interior, creating surreal, turquoise-toned worlds whose
shapes are ever changing.
A trip to the Mendenhall ice caves requires an arduous journey—it involves a kayak ride or long hike, an
ice climb, and faith that the melting caverns won't collapse in on
you—but the incredible landscapes are a once-in-a-lifetime sight.
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