Glaciology Collection

Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073
Captain Scott film poster. This 1913 film told the story of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Iceberg floating in the sea. Photographed off the western coast of Greenland, in the Ilulissat Icefjord. This fjord is the birthplace of thousands of icebergs

Wilkins Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Wilkins Ice Shelf. Satellite image showing the location of the Wilkins Ice Shelf (just above and right of centre) on the Antarctic Peninsula

Melt water and glacial rock terrain at glacier terminus, Waiho River, Franz Joseph Glacier, Westland National Park, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Jokuslarlon glacial lagoon, Vatnajokull ice-cap, Iceland, Polar Regions

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. Glacial till, moraine debris and roche moutonnee are visible. East Tyrol, Austria

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reflection of Mount Hoher Zaun and Mount Schwarze Want in a pond in late fall, Hohe Tauern National Park. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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The water of the creek Gschloessbach. The Gschloessbach has its source in the glacier Viltragenkees which is the reason for its sediment load and its yellow white color

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The glacier snout with ice cave of Viltragenkees in the National Park Hohen Tauern. Viltragenkees is showing signs of rapid retreat. The glacier foreland shows fresh moraine till

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The glacier Viltragenkees in the National Park Hohen Tauern is showing signs of rapid retreat. Mt. Kleinvenediger in the background, in the foreground a marker of the glacier position of 2004

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The glacier Viltragenkees in the National Park Hohen Tauern is showing signs of rapid retreat. Its snout is flat and covered with moraine. Mt. Kleinvenediger in the background. East Tyrol, Austria

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. contact zone of glacier and bedrock or moraine is visible. East Tyrol, Austria

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. contact zone of glacier and bedrock or moraine is visible. East Tyrol, Austria

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. contact zone of glacier and bedrock or moraine is visible. East Tyrol, Austria

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. contact zone of glacier and bedrock or moraine is visible. East Tyrol, Austria

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The ice shows layers, shear marks and moraine debris. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. East Tyrol, Austria

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The ice shows layers, shear marks and moraine debris. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. East Tyrol, Austria

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The ice shows layers, shear marks and moraine debris. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. East Tyrol, Austria

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. Glacial till, moraine debris and roche moutonnee are visible. Austria, East Tyrol

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Melting glacier ice in an ice cave of the Schlatenkees, which is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. Drops of water. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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Melting glacier ice in an ice cave of the Schlatenkees, which is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. Drops of water. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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Melting glacier ice in an ice cave of the Schlatenkees, which is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. Drops of water. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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Melting glacier ice in an ice cave of the Schlatenkees, which is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. Drops of water. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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Melting glacier ice in an ice cave of the Schlatenkees, which is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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Ice cave and glacier snout of Schlatenkees, source of the creek Schlatenbach. Parts of the have collapsed and melted away. Therefore an ice cave with two openings exists. Austria, East Tyrol

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Ice cave and glacier snout of Schlatenkees, source of the creek Schlatenbach. Parts of the have collapsed and melted away. Therefore an ice cave with two openings exists. Austria, East Tyrol

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Melting glacier ice in an ice cave of the Schlatenkees, which is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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Ice cave in the Schlatenkees one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. Glacial till, moraine debris and roche moutonnee are visible. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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Ice cave and glacier snout of Schlatenkees, source of the creek Schlatenbach. Parts of the have collapsed and melted away. Therefore an ice cave with two openings exists. Austria, East Tyrol

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Ice cave and glacier snout of Schlatenkees, source of the creek Schlatenbach. Parts of the have collapsed and melted away. Therefore an ice cave with two openings exists. Austria, East Tyrol

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Ice cave and glacier snout of Schlatenkees, source of the creek Schlatenbach. Parts of the have collapsed and melted away. Therefore an ice cave with two openings exists. Austria, East Tyrol

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Ice cave and glacier snout of Schlatenkees, source of the creek Schlatenbach. Parts of the have collapsed and melted away. Therefore an ice cave with two openings exists. Austria, East Tyrol

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Ice cave and glacier snout of Schlatenkees, source of the creek Schlatenbach. Parts of the have collapsed and melted away. Therefore an ice cave with two openings exists. Austria, East Tyrol

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Ice cave and glacier snout of Schlatenkees, source of the creek Schlatenbach. Parts of the have collapsed and melted away. Therefore an ice cave with two openings exists. Austria, East Tyrol

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Ice cave and glacier snout of Schlatenkees, source of the creek Schlatenbach. Parts of the have collapsed and melted away. Therefore an ice cave with two openings exists. Austria, East Tyrol

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Ice cave and glacier snout of Schlatenkees, source of the creek Schlatenbach. Parts of the have collapsed and melted away. Therefore an ice cave with two openings exists. Austria, East Tyrol

Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, 1872-1873. Creator: Walter Ingalls
Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, 1872-1873

Ice cave at the northern shore of glacial lagoon Jokulsarlon in glacier Breidamerkurjokull in Vatnajokull National Park. Northern Europe, Iceland

Costume of the Glaciers, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Costume of the Glaciers, 1875. Caricature of British clergyman, geologist and palaeontologist William Buckland (1784-1856), scratched by his friend and fellow geologist Thomas Sopwith

William Buckland, geologist, paleontologist and clergyman, equipped to explore a glacier, 1875
William Buckland, British geologist, paleontologist and clergyman, equipped to explore a glacier, 1875. Buckland tried to reconcile the then generally accepted (at least by the Christian Church)

Shelter built by the glaciologist Louis Agassiz, Aar glacier, Switzerland, 1840 (1885). Agassizs studies of glaciers in the Alps led him to be the first to propose the theory that the Earth had been

Birthplace of the glaciologist Louis Agassiz, Motiers, Switzerland, 1885
Birthplace of Louis Agassiz (1807-1873), Swiss-born American naturalist and glaciologist, Motiers, Switzerland, 1885. Agassizs studies of glaciers in the Alps led him to be the first to propose

Louis Agassiz (1807-1873), Swiss-born American naturalist and glaciologist, 1874. Agassizs studies of glaciers in the Alps led him to be the first to propose the theory that the Earth had been

Frozen waterfall. Photographed on the Athabasca River, Canada

Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, 1807 - 1873, Swiss-American biologist and geologist. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Great Scientists

Snowball Earth, artwork C018 / 8568
Snowball Earth, artwork

Louis Agassiz, Swiss-American naturalist
Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz (1807-1873) Swiss-American naturalist, paleontologist, glaciologist and geologist. Date: 1850s

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"Exploring the Frozen Frontier: A Journey into Glaciology" Step back in time with the Captain Scott film poster from 1913, a captivating glimpse into the early days of glaciological research. This vintage artifact takes us on a visual expedition, reminding us of the pioneers who ventured into icy realms to unravel nature's mysteries. Behold the majestic iceberg, an awe-inspiring creation that epitomizes the power and beauty of glacial forces. Its towering presence serves as a reminder of Earth's ancient past and its ever-changing landscapes. Traveling to Antarctica, we encounter the Wilkins Ice Shelf—a vast expanse of ice that stretches as far as our eyes can see. Here, scientists delve deep into their studies, examining every crevice and crack to understand how these frozen giants shape our planet. Witnessing meltwater cascading through glacial rock terrain at a glacier terminus is like witnessing nature's own symphony. The harmonious blend of water and stone tells tales of constant transformation and adaptation within this fragile ecosystem. Venturing further into this icy wonderland brings us to Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon—an ethereal paradise where icebergs dance upon crystal-clear waters. Researchers meticulously document each movement and change in order to comprehend climate patterns that impact not only local ecosystems but also global weather systems. Delving deeper into scientific archives reveals codes such as DDE-90028884 or DDE-90028883—cryptic symbols representing years' worth of data collected by dedicated glaciologists worldwide. These numbers hold secrets waiting to be unlocked; they are keys leading us closer to understanding Earth's complex cryosphere dynamics. As we explore even more numerical enigmas like DDE-90028882 or DDE-90028881, we begin piecing together puzzles hidden within glaciers' frozen depths. Each digit represents countless hours spent analyzing ice cores or monitoring changes in glacial mass, contributing to our knowledge of climate change and its consequences.