glacier
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The samples revealed "unique algal communities" on different ice and snow surfaces – challenging the assumption that Antarctic glacier ecosystems will respond uniformly to global warming.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Dr Emily Broadwell embarked on a three-month expedition to Signy Island in Antarctica to study the growth of rare snow and glacier algae for her PhD at the University of Bristol.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The fairways may be wide and forgiving, but hitting at the greens can feel like trying to land the ball on a glacier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
"The glacier, when you don't have snow, gives you two to three times more water," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Down she fell, deep inside the glacier, and she splashed into a frosty pool.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
Vocabulary lists containing glacier
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Geological Features
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