glaciers

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For the final episode, titled On Thin Ice, Sir David appeared on screen to give an impassioned speech about the effects of shrinking glaciers and rising temperatures for people and wildlife.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It showed penguins, fur seals and polar bears attempting to adapt to their ever-changing surroundings, against the backdrop of glaciers and arctic volcanoes.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

A massive 'megatsunami' wave created when part of an Alaskan mountain crumbled into the sea is the second tallest ever recorded – and a reminder of the risks posed by melting glaciers, say scientists.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Researchers analyzed how these glaciers work, what conditions lead to surges, and where they are most likely to occur.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

When her request for use of the helicopter was denied, Brugman decided to drive back to the mountain with Driedger, determined to hike their way up to the glaciers and get more data.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone