River of Ice - "Uncharted" series

Glaciers are often called “Rivers of ice”. Their colours are intense, reflecting light around and drawing you into their labyrinth.

Just like rivers, glaciers have fall lines where the bed of the glacier gets narrow or descends rapidly. Ice flows down the icefall just like water falls down a waterfall.

Melting ice sheets contribute to rising sea levels. Large additions of fresh water also change the ocean ecosystem. Organisms, such as many types of corals, depend on salt water for survival. Some corals may not be able to adjust to a more freshwater habitat.