Gran Glaciar Norte

Gran Glaciar Norte is the largest ice cap and firn field in México. It is located on Pico de Orizaba (Volcán Citlaltépetl) (5,636 metres (18,491 ft)) which is the highest point in Mexico. It contains nine named glaciers, including seven outlet glaciers, and a mountain niche glacier.^[1] The elevation of these glaciers range from near 5,610 m (18,410 ft) to 4,700 m (15,400 ft).

Glacier Name	Glacier type	Area (Square kilometers)
Gran Glacier Norte	Ice Cap/firn field	9.08
Lengua del Chichimeco	Outlet	-
Glaciar de Jamapa	Outlet	-
Glaciar del toro	Outlet	-
Glaciar de la barbara	Outlet	-
Glaciar Noroccidental	Outlet	-
Glaciar Occidental	Outlet	-
Glaciar Oriental	Mountain (niche)	0.42

Gran Glaciar Norte
Snow cover on Pico de Orizaba
Type	Mountain glacier
Location	Mexico
Coordinates	19°02′00″N 97°16′03″W
Area	9.08 km2 (3.51 sq mi)
Status	Retreating

See also

• List of glaciers in Mexico