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Pers & Morteratsch Glacier as seen from Munt Pers. Piz Bernina, the only peak exceeding 4000m in Graubunden, is hidden in clouds behind the head of the Morteratsch Glacier. The peaks to the right are Piz Morteratsch and Piz Boval.

The effect of glacial recession can be observed here. Pers Glacier used to descend & merge with Morteratsch Glacier. Now they are detached or detaching fast. Crevasses are increasing in size and numbers as a result of ice thinning.

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