Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology

This textbook covers all important aspects of mountain glaciers, from their formation and their importance as water reservoirs to the threat posed by current global warming. Glaciers themselves can also pose a threat to humans and represent a natural hazard in populated mountain areas in the form of ice avalanches and glacial lake outbursts. In addition, however, they are also important landscape formers and have helped to shape large parts of the present-day relief of the Earth, which is one of the classic fields of work of geomorphology and geology. In the individual chapters, the current state of research is presented in a comprehensible manner and illustrated with concise examples, photos and graphics. Due to the dominance of English as the language of science, German technical terms are contrasted with English terminology where it makes sense and is necessary. The book offers a compact introduction for all students of geosciences, curious mountaineers and laymen interested in nature. A glossary explains over 250 technical terms from A for ablation to Z for tongue pelvis. Additional questions for self-testing via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app for free and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge of round cusps, drumlins and moraines.