Glacier National Park is a protected wilderness in the northern Rocky Mountains of the US and Canada. It has over 50 glaciers, 200 lakes, and is home to wildlife such as bears and mountain lions. The park is famous for the “Going-to-the-Sun Road” and Lake McDonald. It was established in 1910 and is part of […]
Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska protects tidal water glaciers and other natural wonders. Visitors can take boat tours, kayak tours, airplane tours, and hiking tours. Cruise ships bring most visitors, and hunting and fishing are allowed in the preserve but not the park. Glacier Bay is a national park and preserve located in Alaska. […]
Glacier ice has similar qualities to other ice, but larger crystals and slower melt rate distinguish it. Glacial movement is described as basal or flow, and retreat occurs when melting exceeds freezing. Glacier ice is very similar to other forms of ice, although there are some differences. All types of ice share the same qualities […]
