Glaciers around Ny-Ålesund

Some of the glaciers around Ny-Ålesund have new crevasse pattern. Therefore it is not recommended to drive on Uversbreen, Comfortlessbreen and Aavatsmarkbreen.

Uversbreen (possible on-going surge)


Crevasse field on the lower part of the glacier (picture taken towards E, with Bogegga on the left, Gåvetoppen in the background)








Crevasse field on the upper part of the glacier
(picture taken towards ESE, with Hofgaardtoppen on the right)












Aavatsmarkbreen (surging, high danger!)

Open crevasses across the whole glacier
(picture taken towards N, with Skanken in the background)











Glacier front
(picture taken towards NW, with Sarsøya in the background)