Mt Rainier – Tahoma towering above the surrounding landscape. | Credit: Mt Rainier National Park Facebook Before we get into the core of this topic, let us quickly cover some glacier science — because understanding what makes a glacier tick is essential to appreciating why Mt. Rainier’s glacial system is so extraordinary. What Is a Glacier and How Does It Form? A glacier is a large body of densely compacted snow and ice that accumulates over tim…
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