Franz Josef Glacier in Summer

The Franz Josef Glacier is a 12-kilometre-long temperate maritime glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Together with the Fox Glacier 20 kilometres to the south, and a third glacier, it descends from the Southern Alps to less than 300 metres above sea level.
  • Location: Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  • Length: 12 km (7.5 mi)
  • Thickness: Up to 300 metres (980 ft) thick
  • Status: Retreating

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