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Glacier Bay, Alaska. Laura Segura. Location. History. Glaciers Remainder from the ice age that began 4,000 years ago. Completely covered in ice 200 years ago People Natives lived off the trees Used during WW2 Supply terminal. Glacier Bay. Scenery Glaciers Snow-capped mountains
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Glacier Bay, Alaska Laura Segura
History Glaciers • Remainder from the ice age that began 4,000 years ago. • Completely covered in ice 200 years ago People • Natives lived off the trees • Used during WW2 • Supply terminal
Glacier Bay • Scenery • Glaciers • Snow-capped mountains • Fresh water rivers and lakes • Ocean coastlines
Climate Mild winters and moist summers. The average temperature in the summer is like 50 to 60 degrees C. The average rainfall is 70 inches per year.
Changes Many floating glaciers flow from the tall surrounding mountains. The warmer weather is shrinking the size of the glaciers and icebergs.
Activities/ Points of Interest Glaciers • boat tours. Rain forest • trails.