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Known to travel in swarms numbering in the billions in some years, it is believed that the grasshoppers found in the glacier may have been caught in a severe Storm and perished. Until late 20th century, the grasshopper remains were quite common, however lower Snowfall rates since the late 1980's and higher Temperature s have contributed to a higher melting rate of the glacier and many specimens Decompose before they can be retrieved. Access to the glacier is difficult due to poor weather conditions and the requirement to travel via off road vehicle and then hike on foot several miles to the base of the glacier. The road is impassable for up to 10 months of the year. The Beartooth Highway (U.S. 212) is one of the closests access roads. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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