A new study provides insights into where the channels that drain subglacial water from underneath the Greenland Ice Sheet are ...

The remnants of a glacier on an island in the Canadian Arctic could be the oldest proof of their existence - and tell us ...

It takes thousands and thousands of years for glaciers to form. The definition of a glacier is basically when a lot of snow and ice compacted together begins to move because of the extreme weight.

The Sheer Beauty of Glaciers Imagine a vast expanse of ice stretching out as far as the eye can see. This is the sight that greets you when you visit nearly any glacier in the world. They are like ...

Trekking along ancient ice melt streams on glaciers is the new adventure travel trend. These streams, created by the melting ...

This is where a glacier, a massive river of flowing ice, forms. Glaciers form the corrie when more and more snow piles up. The snow gets squashed under its own weight and is compacted into hard ice.

the ice begins moving at speed and the glacier front can advance, in some settings blocking rivers and forming lakes that put communities and infrastructure downstream at risk of flooding.

A new study analyzing a lake formed by a glacier surge in the Karakoram Mountains has revealed how satellite images can be used to monitor the potential for lake drainage hazards. New research has ...

Volcanic activity followed, with Mount Rainier forming about half a million years ago. Its towering height traps moisture-laden air from the Pacific Ocean, which cools as it rises, delivering heavy ...