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The vibrant baby blue waters of Alsek Lake are surrounded by rich green forest and white capped mountains and slightly grayer glaciers. On the right side of the of the lake is Prow Knob, a vibrant green island right at the edge of Alsek glacier.

Alaska’s Brand New Island

A landmass that was once encased in the ice of the Alsek Glacier is now surrounded by water.

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