Vegetation along Mendenhall Lake near Juneau, Alaska - Encircle Photos

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This view of Mendenhall Lake’s vegetation is beautiful but it also tells a story. The ice-marginal lake was formed by the nearby retreating glacier. During this glaciation process, it exposes rock while depositing layers of sediment called moraine. Over time, mosses will be the first to grow over the barren zone followed by light-colored vegetation. Eventually, dark green trees will take their place. All of these rebirth stages are evident along this trimline.

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Vegetation along Mendenhall Lake near Juneau, Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier Interpretive Visitor Center E Glacier Trail, Juneau, AK 99801

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