Switzerland 2020 — Morteratsch Glacier

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Photographs from sampling on Morteratsch Glacier for the initial iDAPT project.

The sampling team of Chris, Daniel Remias and Andrew Tedstone (left to right)
Morteratsch glacier on a stormy day
Surface ice heavily colonized by purple glacier algae
Morteratsch glacier on a stormy day
The view down the valley lugging several kg of ice (thanks Andrew!)
Daniel Remias inspecting our samples and giving Chris a lesson in glacier algae taxonomy – much appreciated!
First glimpse of our glacier algae rewards down the microscope
Day two cycle up to the glacier on a much sunnier day!
Chris and Andrew on their ascent
Surface ice with a large glacier algal bloom
Some quick ‘extra sample’ processing back at camp before departing for home
The ridiculously scenic drive through Switzerland on the way back to the UK.

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