Glaciology

Glaciology is the study of glaciers, which are big chunks of ice that move really slowly down mountains. Scientists who study glaciers are called glaciologists. Glaciers are made of snow and ice, and they slowly move down mountains, carrying rocks and soil with them. Glaciers are typically found around the poles, but can also be found on higher mountains. Glaciers are important because they help control the climate, affect the environment, and provide fresh water for billions of people around the world. Glaciologists study glaciers to learn more about how they work, how they are being affected by climate change, and to predict how the changing climate will affect them.