Situation 2012Continued rapid recession of the glacier tongue has led to considerable growth of the glacial lake. | |||
 Overview from the access path to the ice cave. |  The new glacial lake seen from the west. |  Tabular icebergs have calved from the glacier front. |  Panorama photo of the new glacial lake and icebergs. |
 Crevasses behind the western part of the calving front. |  The ice above the artificial cave is covered by insulating material. |  New rolls of insulating material for additional protection of the ice cave. |  New, ice-free ground along the west side of the glacier. |
| Photos Jürg Alean, 17. August 2012 | |||