When the ice age ended, around 11,000 years ago, distinct landscapes and landforms were left behind. Today, I'm glacier hunting ... lifts it away in a form of erosion known as plucking to create ...

These low crustal level rocks are isostatically exhumed from depths in response to the continued erosion of the upper crust. The processes related to isostasy are less talked about, although they ...

A University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study is developing innovative methods to accurately predict how ice sheets ...

of erosion occurred in this Himalayan watershed. Thousands of glacial lakes exist in the Himalayas, and GLOFs are likely to pose an increasing risk as glaciers continue to retreat and permafrost ...

Beyond China’s famous landmarks lie breathtaking landscapes and cultural treasures. Escape the crowds and uncover these 10 hidden gems for an unforgettable journey off the beaten path. Dongchuan ...

The researchers focused on five of Antarctica’s ice shelves – floating platforms of ice that extend over the ocean from land-based glaciers and hold back the bulk of Antarctica’s glacial ice.

By integrating LiDAR and aerial imagery into landform evolution models (LEMs), mining operators can enhance their predictive capabilities for erosion risks, ensuring more accurate assessments of ...

This cuts off, or truncates, the end of the ridge. The very steep side of the spur is evidence of this glacial erosion. U-shaped valleys and truncated spurs: the distinctive footprint mapping the ...

Nov. 18, 2024 — Phosphorus, a nutrient in soil essential for sustaining most forms of life, is increasingly disappearing from land as it is washed into waterways throughout the United States ...