This Java-driven simulation allows users to adjust mountain snowfall and temperature to see the glacier grow and shrink. There are scientific tools to measure thickness, velocity and glacial budget.
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This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landforms/Processes:Glacial/Periglacial,
Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology :Climate sensitivity and feedbacks,
Geoscience:Hydrology:Snowpack and Snow Melt
Resource Type:
Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Computer Applications
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology,
Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water,
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science,
Geomorphology
