Sandweg Glacier
| Sandweg Glacier, Switzerland, July 2009 |
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Michael & Morgan
| Dr. Michael Duerring and Morgan Freestone utilize a Hess Sampler to collect macroinvertebrate samples. |
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Steinlimi Glacier
| Steinlimi Glacier, July 2009 sampling trip. |
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Steinlimi Glacier
| Steinlimi Glacier sampling, July 2009 |
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Steinlimi Glacier
| Sampling occurs regardless of weather, July 2009 |
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Lang Glacier snout
| An opening in the Lang Glacier 'snout' is formed when the melting ice flows under the glacier's surface and carves a small cave-like breach. |
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Teamwork at Lang Glacier
| The research team collects samples, labels petri dishes and collection materials for later processing at the EAWAG labs. |
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Hike to Oberaletsch
| Oberaletsch Glacier, July 2009 |
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Oberaletsch Glacier
| Oberaletsch Glacier sampling site, July 2009 |
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Rhone Glacier
| While we didn't sample the Rhone Glacier, we stopped at the overlook site for a photo! |
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Research Team
| Dr. Chris Robinson, Morgan Freestone and Craig Thompson at Rhone Glacier overlook, July 2009. |
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Morteratsch Glacier
| The recession of the Morteratsch Glacier is noted in signs along the pathway stating the glacier was at this location in a certain point of time. This sign refers to the glacier's edge in 1980. |
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Morteratsch signpost
| The signpost on the pathway leading to the Morteratsch Glacier notes the location of the glaciers edge in 1940 |
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Directional Sign
| A carved wooden sign pointing in the direction of the Morteratsch Glacier! |
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Stein Glacier
| Stein Glacier trail passes through private property with grazing cows. July 2009 |
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