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Glacier

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Not Just IcePlay
Glaciers are made of compacted snow, not just frozen water like ice cubes. SlideThe giant glacier comprised layers of ancient snowfall.
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Slow MovementPlay
Though glaciers move slowly, they can reshape the earth's surface over time. SlideThe valley was carved by the slow-moving glacier.
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Climate IndicatorPlay
Glaciers are sensitive to climate changes, often used as indicators of global warming. SlideScientists study glacier melting to understand climate change.