Hubbard is the largest tidewater glacier in Alaska, 76 miles long and 25% larger than the state of Rhode Island. It flows from Mount
Logan, the highest mountain in Canada. Due to both its size, and its very active calving (dropping chunks of ice into the sea), it is a very popular destination for
cruise ships.
Click here for a large map of the Hubbard and
other glaciers in the area.
Some scientists say that Hubbard Glacier may dam Russell Fiord this year (2008) - if that happens, ships may not be able to get within several miles of it.
Click here for more information from the Alaska Science Institute.
