Glaciologic

/ɡleɪʃioʊˈlɑdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the scientific study of glaciers, ice sheets, and their physical properties.

Etymology

From glacier plus the Greek root -logikos (of or relating to study/reason). It's a variant form of glaciological, both emerging from 19th-century scientific terminology.

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Glaciologic research has revealed that glaciers aren't just frozen—they flow like extremely slow rivers, some moving feet per day!

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