Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: Glaciers

An introduction to glaciers: what they are, how they are formed, why they move, What the different types of glaciers are made of, and their effects on people, land, and the climate. A photo gallery is included.

A free online version of the book written by Richard S. Williams, Jr.

An in-depth look at the different types of glaciers, their features and characteristics, and how glaciers can shape the land around them.

A general interest publication form the U.S. Geological Survey about glaciation during the last ice age.