Carved patterns in the Vertical schist rock walls in the Franz Josef Glacier as it receeds due to melting Coast New Zealnd

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Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere is a 12 km ( mi) long temperate maritime glacier located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.

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Size: 2278px × 3430px
Location: from the the track up to the terminal face of Franz Josef glacier Glacier West Coast New Zealand
Photo credit: © Gary Blake / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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