Moraine Collection (page 10)

American Scouts on a coach
American Scouts lean out of the windows of a coach waving, at the 1973 National Jamboree in Farragut State Park, Idaho or Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania. 1973

Ice feathers. These ice formations on granite boulders are also known as frost feathers. It is a type of hoar frost which forms on the windward side of objects subjected to icy winds

Glacier. View across a glacial valley. The dark stripes on the glacier are well-defined medial (or central) moraines. These are accumulations of rocky debris running along the length of the glacier

Glacial moraine
Medial moraine. View along a glacier showing medial (or central) moraine. This is an accumulation of rocky debris running along the length of the glacier parallel to the direction of flow

Mountains reflected in Moraine Lake, Canada

Mountain valley, South Georgia
Mountain valley. Mist and a stream leading to a lake, are seen in the foreground. This valley leads to Maiviken Bay (upper left) on the Thatcher Peninsula, South Georgia

Rhone glacier, Switzerland
Rhone glacier in the Swiss Alps, panoramic view. A new glacial lake (green) is forming as a result of the glacier melting. Photographed in 2008

Morteratsch glacier, Switzerland
Morteratsch glacier in Grisons, Switzerland, panoramic view. Photographed in 1985. See C003/1269 for this glacier in 2007

Glacier-polished rocks. Glacier-polished (striated) rocks (upper centre) seen in front of Rhone glacier in the Swiss Alps

Ice cave, Switzerland
MODEL RELEASED. Ice cave in the snout (front end) of the Morteratsch glacier in Grisons, Switzerland. A cave climber is seen at left

Moraine, Mount Field National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

View of Harvard Glacier as the face enters College Fjord from the Chugach Mountains in Chugach National Forest, Alaska

Dog from Jungfrau Railway Polar Dog Colony
The kennels of the Jungfrau Railway Polar Dog Colony are situated just below the Eiger Glacier moraine. The Greenland dogs have lived here for nearly one hundred years

Glaciers (Liebig) 5
5 - Medial moraine of till (rocky detritus) deposited by a retreating glacier, and a table created by ice supporting a rock

An Ibex in the Austrian mountains
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Eqip sermia glacier that is receeding rapidly due to global warming on the west coast of Greenland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Neumayer Glacier on South Georgia Island. The face is an estimated 135 feet tall
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

A view of Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Longpanga Lake with lateral moraine on the right in the Gokyo Valley in Khumbu Himal in Nepal, Asia

Inland icecap at top, moraine in front, Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, Polar Regions

Reduced water level in Moraine Lake following a dry year, and Wenkchemna Mountains, Banff National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada, North America

Valley of the Ten Peaks, Lake Moraine, Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Glacier in the Alps
A glacier in the Alps carving a valley between mountain peaks; a dark line of medial moraine is visible down the centre of the ice

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"Discover the Majestic Beauty of Moraine: From Canada's Banff National Park to Nepal's Himalayas and Beyond" Embark on a breathtaking journey through some of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes, where the beauty of moraines takes center stage. In Alberta, Canada, Moraine Lake stands as a shimmering gem nestled in the Valley of Ten Peaks within Banff National Park. Surrounded by the towering Rocky Mountains, this pristine lake reflects the majestic Mt Cook at sunset, creating a scene straight out of a dream. Venturing further east to Asia, we find ourselves in Nepal's Annapurna Conservation Area. Here, Annapurna I reigns supreme at an astounding height of 8, 091 meters. As we stand at Annapurna Base Camp amidst snow-capped peaks and glaciers like South Annapurna Glacier with its intricate moraine formations and ridge lines stretching into eternity. No exploration would be complete without gazing upon Earth's highest summit – Mount Everest. Whether from Rongbuk Monastery or Everest Base Camp in Tibet, China; these vantage points offer unparalleled views that leave us humbled by nature's grandeur. But it is not just mountains that captivate our hearts; composite images showcasing Humpback Whales gracefully fluking near Herbert Glacier and Eagle Beach State Recreation Area in Southeast Alaska remind us that they can exist even beyond landlocked regions. Returning to Moraine Lake once more during sunrise paints an entirely different picture – one filled with soft hues dancing across tranquil waters. This timelessness echoes throughout various corners of our planet - from Chiesa della Santissima Trinità in Clusone city during winter in Lombardy, Italy to Belvedere Glacier where intrepid trekkers traverse snowy tracks wearing snowshoes. Moraines serve as silent witnesses to Earth’s ever-changing landscapes – their presence reminding us of both the power and fragility of nature.