Bernardo Glacier

Bernardo Glacier

In the lower-left corner of the image is visible a lake that recently disappeared.
Location Chile
Coordinates 48°39′S 73°50′W / 48.650°S 73.833°W / -48.650; -73.833
Area 536 km2 (207 sq mi) [1]
Length 51 km (32 mi) [1]
Terminus Glacial lake

Bernardo Glacier is one of the largest glaciers in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. It is located northeast of Témpano Glacier, within Bernardo O'Higgins National Park in Chile. The glacier flows westward Bernardo Fjord.

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