A scientist who studies glaciers, ice sheets, and their behavior, movement, and effects on Earth.
From glacier plus -ologist (one who studies). The profession emerged formally in the 19th century as ice research became increasingly important to understanding climate.
Modern glaciologists use drones, radar, and satellites to track glaciers, and their grim job is documenting how Earth's ice is disappearing faster than at any time in history!
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