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Tasman Glacier
Glacier in New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tasman Glacier (officially Haupapa / Tasman Glacier[2]) is the largest glacier in New Zealand, and one of several large glaciers which flow south and east towards the Mackenzie Basin from the Southern Alps in New Zealand's South Island.
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Tasman Glacier | |
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Haupapa / Tasman Glacier | |
![]() Upper half of the Tasman Glacier | |
Type | Mountain glacier |
Location | New Zealand |
Coordinates | 43°37′S 170°12′E |
Area | 101 km2 (39 sq mi) |
Length | 23.5 km (14.6 mi)[1] |
Thickness | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
Terminus | Lake Tasman |
Status | Retreating |
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