Earth's valleys tell an ancient story of ice and power. Over millions of years, massive glaciers have carved, sculpted, and ...

There are glaciers on every continent in the world (except Australia!), but they're disappearing slowly due to human caused climate change. They're much more important than you might realize to ...

Mars may have experienced up to 20 ice ages in the past 300 to 800 million years, according to the results of a new study. Glaciers that formed during the cooling periods represent fascinating targets ...

Hektoria glacier on the Antarctic Peninsula lost nearly half its size astonishingly rapidly. Scientists have now discovered the reasons behind its rapid retreat and say it raises fears for sea level ...

A new study analyzing a lake formed by a glacier surge in the Karakoram Mountains has revealed how satellite images can be used to monitor the potential for lake drainage hazards. New research has ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Alaska's Alsek Glacier has retreated more than 3 miles (5 kilometers) since 1984, turning Prow ...