Glaciers
"Explore the magnificent glaciers of Alaska through the captivating lens of Vladlena Dedkova. Witness the breathtaking icy landscapes captured on October 24th, 2017, showcasing nature's grandeur and beauty. Immerse yourself in the frozen wonderland as you admire the splendor of these natural formations, preserving a moment in time that reflects the Earth's remarkable diversity."
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Glaciers Photo courtesy of Alaska.gov Vladlena Dedkova 4-Seppanen October 24th, 2017
HOW GLACIERS ARE FORMED Photo courtesy of Waterfront . Usgs. Gov Glaciers are formed with snow that doesn t melt. When snow builds up on itself the snow will build up weight and will compress and turn into ice.
WHERE I COULD FIND GLACIERS North pole South pole Photo courtesy of climatekids.Nasa.gov Mountain ranges ( Himalayas and Andes)
HOW GLACIERS MOVE The weight of the glacier will cause the glacier to move down hill. It may take thousands of year to go all the way down hill. Photo courtesy of water.usgs.gov
GLACIER FEATURES Name Description Crevasses Crevasses are giant cracks that form on a glacier . Head The glacier head is where the glacier starts Firn Firn is a type of snow that is between the new snow and the ice. Photo courtesy of water.usgs.gov
How Glaciers change the Land Geological features How they are created Horn A horn is a pointy shaped mountain peak made by glaciers who erode the same mountain. HOW GLACIERS CHANGE THE LAND Arete An Arete is a steep ridge that are made by two glaciers who erode on different sides of the ridge Fjord Fjord is a u shaped valley between steep cliffs made by glaciers . Photo courtesy of wiki.kidzsearch.com
THREE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GLACIERS Photo courtesy of wiki.kidzsearch.com The largest glacier in the United States is Bering Glacier of Alaska. Most of the country of Greenland is covered with a giant icecap that is nearly two miles thick in areas. Sometimes glaciers will move much faster than normal this called a glacial surge.
CREDITS Ducksters Me Photo courtesy of 18f.gsa.gov
