glaciers

DMPQ- List out the Importance of glaciers.

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All of the phases of water—solid, liquid and vapor—relate to glacier dynamics. Water has unique qualities that come into play in understanding the roles glaciers play in the Earth system. For example, water expands rapidly when it freezes—an increase of about 9% by volume. Also, water enters the atmosphere through the familiar cycle of melting … Read more DMPQ- List out the Importance of glaciers.

DMPQ- Write a short note on the Important glaciers of India.

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Important glaciers of India Gangotri Gangotri Glacier is the Himalayan glacier situated in the Uttarkashi district in the Indian state of Uttaranchal. It is the largest glacier in the Garhwal Himalayas. Pindari Pindari  glacier falls in the Kumaon Himalayan Mountain range at an altitude of 3353 meters. The Glacier is is 3 km in length … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on the Important glaciers of India.