| Gran Glaciar Norte | |
| Type: | Mountain glacier |
| Location: | Mexico |
| Coords: | 19.0333°N -97.2675°W |
| Area: | 9.08km2 |
| Status: | Retreating |
Gran Glaciar Norte is the largest ice cap and firn field in México. It is located on Pico de Orizaba (Volcán Citlaltépetl) 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 5610m (18,410feet) to 4700m (15,400feet).
| 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 |