glacial stage

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A gray mountain stands behind a white and blue jagged glacier. Above is blue sky with a few clouds.

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glacial stage: Media

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What are glaciers? Ask a glaciologist

What are glaciers? Ask a glaciologist

Glaciologist Bethan Davies explains the science behind glaciers and how glaciers...

Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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A gray mountain stands behind a white and blue jagged glacier. Above is blue sky with a few clouds.

jagged glacier

Water is found in the glacier and on the snow-covered mountain.

© Matt Palmer—iStock/Getty Images

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