Virtual visit to a mountain range
A glacier is a large flowing ice mass. Some glaciers move at a snail's pace, just a few inches a day, while others advance more than a hundred feet a day. Glaciers are formed as large amounts of snow accumulate over many years and individual snow flakes a
"Antarctica is the coldest, highest, driest, windiest place on Earth! Are you wearing enough warm clothes to be here? We hope so, because here we go!" In addition to the clearly written glacier pages (which you'll find under Ice), there are sections on An
"Glaciers are large masses of snow, crystallized ice and rock debris that accumulate in great quantities and begin to flow outwards and downwards under the pressure of their own weight.
"What makes a glacier? Where are glaciers found? How does the climate affect glaciers? If you want to know the answers to these questions and more, the Glacier Story will take you on a quick tour complete with glacier photos from our historic glacier phot
"Stunning pictures and dramatic QuickTime movies await you.
"Ever see an ugly glacier?" asks Pretty Glacier Pictures.
