A glacier in Alaska hides America’s deepest gorge

It took 90 years to discover the evidence.

View in browser|nytimes.com October 21, 2024 A famed explorer was sure that Ruth Glacier in Alaska hid something profound. Ninety years later, scientists have put forth the strongest evidence yet that he was right. The Great North does not surrender its mysteries readily. → Sign up for the Climate Forward newsletter, for Times subscribers only. News and insights for a warming world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018