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glacier

[gley-sher] / ˈgleɪ ʃər /
NOUN
mountain of ice, snow
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Some have raised safety concerns of potential "traffic jams" on Everest after delays caused by a large, dangerous chunk of glacier blocking the route up the mountain from Base Camp in Nepal.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Between blocks of talks, attendees partake in activities from the glacier show-and-tell to an iNaturalist BioBlitz in Stanley Park to a field trip to the local Renaissance faire.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

One of the most concerning conclusions is that warming temperatures are changing how glacier surges behave, making them harder to predict at a time when accurate forecasts are critical.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

The pioneering Glacier Law, approved in 2010, prohibited all mining and exploration activities in glacier regions by protecting them as water reserves.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Down she fell, deep inside the glacier, and she splashed into a frosty pool.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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