What's The Largest Glacier In The World
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The Lambert-Fisher Glacier in East Antarctica is the world's largest glacier.
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It stretches over 400 km long, about 100 km wide, and up to 2.5 km thick, holding immense volumes of ice.
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It is situated in East Antarctica and flows from the continent's interior towards the coast at Prydz Bay.
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While Antarctic glaciers are generally the largest by area and volume, the Siachen Glacier is the longest glacier in non-polar regions.
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It is a combination of the Lambert Glacier and the Fisher Glacier and drains about 8% of the Antarctic ice sheet.
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It is one of Antarctica's fastest-moving ice streams, with speeds exceeding 1 km annually in some areas.
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Its meltwater and movement significantly impact global sea levels, making it crucial for climate monitoring.
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The glacier empties into the Amery Ice Shelf, a floating extension of the ice sheet.
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