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The great glacier of Lauteraar, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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The great glacier of Lauteraar, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The great glacier of Lauteraar, 1844. The Lauteraargletscher in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland. Glaciologist James David Forbes on the movement of glaciers: The common form of glacier is a river of ice fillinga valley, and pouring down its masses into other valleys yet lower. It is not a frozen ocean, but a frozen torrent. Its origin or fountain is in the ramification of the higher valleys and gorges, which descend amongst the mountains, perpetually snow-clad. But what gives to a glacier its most peculiar and characteristic feature is, that it does not belong exclusively or necessarily to the snowy region...The very huts of the peasantry are sometimes invaded by this moving ice, and many persons now living have seen the full ears of corn touching the glacier, or gathered ripe cherries from the tree, with one foot standing on the ice. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
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The Great Glacier of Lauteraar, 1844 - A Frozen Torrent in the Bernese Alps
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. This print captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great Glacier of Lauteraar in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland. Taken in 1844 by an unknown creator, this image showcases a remarkable natural phenomenon that has fascinated glaciologists for centuries. In his observations on glacier movement, renowned glaciologist James David Forbes describes glaciers as rivers of ice that fill valleys and cascade down into lower valleys. Unlike a frozen ocean, a glacier is more akin to a frozen torrent - constantly flowing and changing. What makes this particular glacier so unique is its ability to transcend boundaries. It does not solely belong to the snowy region but can encroach upon even human settlements. The moving ice has been known to invade peasant huts and reach astonishingly close proximity to everyday life. In fact, eyewitnesses have recounted tales of harvesting ripe cherries from trees with one foot standing firmly on the icy surface. This engraving was originally featured in "Illustrated London News" back in 1844 when it first captivated audiences with its depiction of nature's power and grandeur. Today, it serves as a reminder of our planet's ever-changing landscapes and offers us glimpses into historical moments that continue to inspire wonderment among generations.
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