Glacier mass balance — See also Retreat of glaciers since 1850 Crucial to the survival of a glacier is its mass balance, the difference between accumulation and ablation (melting and sublimation). Climate change may cause variations in both temperature and snowfall,… … Wikipedia
Cornwall Glacier — (80°47′S 26°16′W / 80.783°S 26.267°W / 80.783; 26.267) is a glacier 9 nautical miles (17 km) long, flowing south from Crossover Pass in the Shackleton R … Wikipedia
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Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf — The Filchner Ronne ice shelf is in Antarctica bordering the Weddell Sea.The seaward side of the Filchner Ronne ice shelf is divided into Eastern (Filchner) and the larger Western (Ronne) sections by Berkner Island. The whole ice shelf covers some … Wikipedia
2011 Christchurch earthquake — Christchurch earthquake redirects here. For other uses, see Christchurch earthquake (disambiguation). For the 13 June 2011 aftershock, see June 2011 Christchurch earthquake. February 2011 Christchurch earthquake ChristChurch Cathedral and the… … Wikipedia
Antarctica — /ant ahrk ti keuh, ahr ti /, n. the continent surrounding the South Pole: almost entirely covered by an ice sheet. ab. 5,000,000 sq. mi. (12,950,000 sq. km). Also called Antarctic Continent. * * * Antarctica Introduction Antarctica Background:… … Universalium
Military history of Pakistan — The roots of the Pakistan army traces back to the British Indian Army which included several personnel from present day Pakistan. In picture are troops of the famous Khyber Rifles striking a pose. 1895. The military history of Pakistan… … Wikipedia
National Park Service — Arrowhead Agency overview Formed August 25, 1916 Jurisdiction … Wikipedia
Yellowstone National Park — Yellowstone redirects here. For other uses, see Yellowstone (disambiguation). Yellowstone National Park Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Location … Wikipedia
Italy — /it l ee/, n. a republic in S Europe, comprising a peninsula S of the Alps, and Sicily, Sardinia, Elba, and other smaller islands: a kingdom 1870 1946. 57,534,088; 116,294 sq. mi. (301,200 sq. km). Cap.: Rome. Italian, Italia. * * * Italy… … Universalium
