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Glacier Ice Features
A supraglacial lake in Wrangell St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Alaska. Water on glacier iceappears blue due to Rayleigh Scattering, the same phenomenon that makes the sky appear blue.
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Active glaciers often have distinct features that are associated with the flowing, melting ice. You can see many of these features in parks with glaciers. Look for:
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Glacial Landforms
Types of Glaciers
Last updated: February 5, 2021
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