Kluane National Park

Description

Kluane Lake’s primary water source, the Kaskawulsh Glacier, has receded and rerouted its meltwater south. This phenomenon is known as river piracy. The formerly moist, silt-covered riverbed is now dry and prone to large dust storms.

Taken By

Carrie Pink

Taken On

September 29, 2025

Tagged

#kluane #silt #duststorm #riverpiracy #mountains #parkscanada landscape nature outdoors scenery ground grass plant weather mountainous_landforms mountain ecoregion hill mountain_range highland plain wilderness valley steppe

Assignments

Parks Weather, Seasons and Sky Provinces