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Glaciers On The Move Calving Process

It's easy to assume frozen landscapes on Earth are static, but glaciers are actually in constant motion. Under their own weight, ice flows downhill at speeds that range from a few centimeters daily to much faster rates. When these rivers of ice reach the ocean, large sections can detach suddenly through a process known as calving, which results in the formation of new icebergs. Even the coldest places on our planet undergo continuous change. NATURE'S ICE GIANTS. #NatureScenery

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Anderson Joshua@anderson_joshua

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Glaciers On The Move Calving Process

It's easy to assume frozen landscapes on Earth are static, but glaciers are actually in constant motion. Under their own weight, ice flows downhill at speeds that range from a few centimeters daily to much faster rates. When these rivers of ice reach the ocean, large sections can detach suddenly through a process known as calving, which results in the formation of new icebergs. Even the coldest places on our planet undergo continuous change. NATURE'S ICE GIANTS. #NatureScenery

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