ABOUT GLACIERS - THE OLD AND THE YOUNG

Embark on a fascinating journey through the world of glaciers with the book "About Glaciers - The Old and The Young". This popular science publication by Professor Witold Paweł Alexandrowicz takes you on a journey through icy lands, revealing their secrets and fascinating history. Learn about the processes of glacier formation, their impact on the landscape, and the traces they have left behind over thousands of years. An ideal read for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the Earth and its extraordinary phenomena.

• Learn the definition of a glacier and the process of its formation.
• Discover the diversity of glaciers - from those in Antarctica to those in the Himalayas.
• Find out how fast glaciers move and what it depends on.
• Understand how the movement of glaciers affects the substrate and what landforms it creates.
• Learn about the ablation process and find out what happens when a glacier disappears.
• Reconstruct ancient glaciers and discover traces of their presence from thousands of years ago.
• Immerse yourself in the fascinating land of glaciers and expand your knowledge of the Earth.

Professor Witold Paweł Alexandrowicz, a renowned geologist and employee of AGH, shares his knowledge in an accessible and interesting way. This book is another publication from the Science for the Curious series, which guarantees a high level of content and an interesting approach to the topic. Thanks to this book, you will understand how glaciers have shaped and continue to shape our planet.

Glaciers are not only masses of ice, but also powerful forces of nature that affect the landscape and climate. Their movement causes erosion, transports rock material and creates unique landforms. This book will help you understand these processes and appreciate the beauty and power of glaciers.

In the book you will find a lot of interesting information about glaciers, their types, structure and the processes that take place in them. You will learn how researchers reconstruct ancient glaciers and what traces they have left behind over thousands of years. This is a fascinating read for anyone interested in geology, geography and Earth sciences.

Wydawnictwa AGH is a guarantee of high quality and reliability. The book "About Glaciers - The Old and The Young" is a great way to expand your knowledge of the Earth and its extraordinary phenomena. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of glaciers and discover their secrets!