Definition

The branch of science that focuses on the study of glaciers, their movements, and their impact on the environment.

Example

Glaciology helps us understand how glaciers affect sea levels and climate change.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about studying glaciology?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, I read that it helps us understand climate change better.

That's true! Understanding glaciers can really show us how our planet is changing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glaciology is formed from "glacies" (meaning ice) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word refers to the scientific study of ice and glaciers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'glacies' meaning ice, and '-logy' meaning the study of something — glaciology is the study of ice.

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