glaciers

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As ice shelves become thinner and weaker, they lose some of their ability to hold back the glaciers behind them.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

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

There was no escape for Europe's traditionally cold regions either, with Alpine glaciers continuing to lose ice and temperatures in the Arctic Circle reaching 30C in July.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

These surges can last for several years, and many glaciers go through repeated cycles, with long quiet periods in between.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

New Guinea is mountainous and extremely rugged, rising to 16,500 feet and with glaciers capping the highest peaks, while Australia is mostly low and flat—94 percent of its area lies below 2,000 feet of elevation.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond