How are glaciers formed?
The formation, flow and retreat of glaciers
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The effect of climate change on glaciers and their movements
An example of a glacier.
The Franz Josef glacier, New Zealand.
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The effects of blizzards on the Franz Josef glacier in New Zealand.
Louis Agassiz and movement of glaciers.
Movements of glaciers
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A look at the experiments of Louis Agassiz showing the movement of glaciers downhill.
After the Ice Age - glacial breach.
Glacial breach
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A look at how U-shaped glacial troughs proved useful for the building of railways.
Glaciers and their effect on the climate
The albedo effect
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A look at how the albedo effect leads to more of the suns energy being reflected off the glacier's surface.
Glaciers - Evidence of global warming
Glacial retreat points to global warming
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A look at how the photographs and paintings of glaciers a long time ago give evidence of global warming.
Features of glaciers
Glacial drift, boulder clay
and outwash.
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The effects of glaciation and melting on lowland areas.
Glaciated Edinburgh.
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A look at the evidence of glaciation in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Lochaber, glaciated valley landscape.
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The key features of a glaciated valley as can be found in the Lochaber area of Scotland.
Before and after glaciation.
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A highland landscape is describe before, during and after glaciation.