The American Geological Institute’s Dictionary of Geological Terms defines glaciation as the “alteration of the Earth’s solid surface through erosion and deposition by glacier ice.” As much as 75 percent of Earth’s fresh water is tied up in the form of glaciers and ice caps. Glaciation has a profound effect on climate (as does climate on glaciation), and glaciers have important economic benefits. For example, water melted from glaciers is an important source of fresh water. Glaciation... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, 2022. 2p.