Svalbard

1978

1978

2009

2009

Midtre Lovenbreen is the small valley glacier in the background. Surface lowering and recession are clearily visible, even at this distance. The steam engine was shifted somewhat, so the location of the 1978 photo could not be matched exactly in 2009 (MH).

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Kongsvegen / Kongsbreen repeat photos