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Glacier in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
O'Higgins Glacier is a glacier located in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, Chile. It is one of the principal glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. The summit of the active Lautaro volcano is the top of the accumulation zone of the glacier. The bulk of the glacier is part of the icefield plateau. It flows eastward into O'Higgins Lake and is about 2 km (1.2 mi) wide at the terminus.
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| O'Higgins Glacier | |
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| Location | Chile |
| Coordinates | 48°54′S 73°15′W |
| Area | 820 km2 (320 sq mi) [1] |
| Length | 45 km (28 mi) [2] |
| Terminus | Glacial lake |
| Status | Retreating [2] |
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