What’s a ‘Fjord’? A Viking’s Guide
A fjord is far more than just a beautiful sea-inlet. Born from the immense power of ancient glaciers, these U-shaped valleys were carved deep into coastal mountains and flooded by…
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Drumlins: Footprints of a Glacier
Ever wondered about those strange, elongated hills that dot the landscape in certain parts of the world? These are drumlins, the teardrop-shaped footprints left behind by colossal ancient glaciers. Discover…
New Zealand’s Fiordland
Journey to New Zealand's Fiordland, a primeval world sculpted by colossal glaciers. Plunge into the dramatic geography of how rivers of ice carved deep fiords, creating a landscape of vertical…
Glacial Erratics: Boulders Left by Ice
Ever seen a giant boulder sitting in a flat field, miles from any mountain? These geological oddities are called glacial erratics, colossal stones carried hundreds of miles by ancient ice…
Glacial Forefields: Earth’s Newest Land
As glaciers around the world recede, they reveal brand-new landscapes known as glacial forefields. These raw, dynamic environments are not just barren expanses of rock and sediment; they are living…