Franz Josef Glacier
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The Franz Josef Glacier (Māori: Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere; officially Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere) is a 12-kilometre-long (7.5 mi)[1] temperate maritime glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Together with the Fox Glacier 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the south, and a third glacier, it descends from the Southern Alps to less than 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level.[2]
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Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere | |
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Location | Westland Tai Poutini National Park |
Coordinates | 43°28′01″S 170°11′30″E |
Length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
Thickness | Up to 300 metres (980 ft) thick |
Status | Retreating |
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The area surrounding the two glaciers is part of Te Wahipounamu, a World Heritage Site park. The Waiho River emerges from the glacier terminal of Franz Josef.[3]