glacier

Example Sentences

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A glacier on Antarctica's Eastern Peninsula underwent the most rapid retreat seen in modern times.

From Science Daily

He might discover a new river or an old mountain or a glacier of dubious age.

From Literature

Over the full study period, melting from polar ice sheets and mountain glaciers contributed more than 80% of the total increase in global ocean mass.

From Science Daily

At the same time sea level rise around the UK is also accelerating, due to warmer, expanding oceans and melting glaciers.

From BBC

"Free mountain, less ICE, more glacier", read another banner.

From Barron's