Glacier caves are some of the most fascinating natural wonders on our planet, giving a peek into the beauty and power of ...

The formation of the island is a concern to experts, highlighting the broader issue of glacier retreat caused by climate change.

A new island emerged in a frigid lake within Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve this summer, according to recent images captured by NASA satellites. That might sound like something to get ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Alaska's Alsek Glacier has retreated more than 3 miles (5 kilometers) since 1984, turning Prow ...

Mars may have experienced up to 20 ice ages in the past 300 to 800 million years, according to the results of a new study. Glaciers that formed during the cooling periods represent fascinating targets ...

From a boardwalk overlooking a deserted Ohio Street Beach in the throes of winter, it’s not hard to imagine the last ice age. A blanket of fresh snow covers the shoreline and pale blue ice glazes over ...

As glaciers recede in Alaska and throughout the Arctic, new landforms freed from the ice are taking shape. Recent satellite images show that a new island, known as Prow Knob, has now officially broken ...

It’s not every day that a new island just pops up, especially one that’s tied to the slow but steady unraveling of a glacier.

When it formed last year, the Oregon Glacier Institute set out to track the state's disappearing glaciers. In the process, it discovered a new one. The organization has announced that it discovered ...