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Glaciers of America

Yves Earhart

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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Glaciers of America explores the crucial role glaciers play in shaping North American geography and the accelerating crisis they face due to climate change. The book investigates how these icy giants have sculpted landscapes over millennia and delves into the science of glaciology to reveal their inner workings. As global warming intensifies, these frozen ecosystems are rapidly disappearing, threatening water resources and coastal communities.

 
Did you know that glaciers are not static but constantly move and reshape the land beneath them? Or that ice core analysis provides invaluable data about Earth's past climate?

 
The book presents a regional analysis, journeying through Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and the Rocky Mountains, highlighting each area's unique glacial formations and environmental challenges. By integrating scientific data, visual storytelling, and connections to hydrology and environmental policy, Glaciers of America provides a comprehensive understanding of the issues. It begins by introducing the fundamentals of glaciology then progresses across chapters dedicated to specific regions, ultimately discussing the future of America's glaciers and climate policy.
Available since: 02/12/2025.
Print length: 67 pages.

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