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Formation
Formation
Glaciers are gigantic bodies of ice and snow sediments that accumulate overtime, slowly moving due to its own weight. The formation of glaciers begins when excessive amounts of snow gathers in a certain areas. Overtime the snow transforms into ice. Under the influence of its own weight and gravity, it starts to flow downwards, and upwards, creating bumps and slopes.
Diagrams
Diagrams
Examples of Glaciers
Examples of Glaciers
Lambert Glacier
Lambert Glacier
The Lambert Glacier, being the world's largest glacier is located in East Antarctica. It is a an outlet glacier. This glacier is approximately 80 km wide, over 400 km long, and 2,500 metres deep.
Vatnajokull Glacier
Vatnajokull Glacier
The Vatnajokull is an immensely beautiful glacier, located in south-eastern area of Iceland. It is one of three largest glaciers, covering approximately 8,400 km2 and holds an average ice thickness of 900 metres.
Margerie Glacier
Margerie Glacier
The Margerie Glacier is located at the extreme north-western of Glacier Bay, Alaska, United States. It is famous for being the most visited glacier in Glacier Bay. Covering 34 km and elevations exceeding 2734 metres.
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