The Secret Lives of Glaciers

Planning a trip to Iceland? Before you stand beneath waterfalls, drive the Ring Road, or walk beside glaciers, discover the hidden stories that shaped this extraordinary island. Glaciologist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. M Jackson takes readers beyond the tourist trail into the landscapes, communities, folklore, history, and science that make Iceland unlike anywhere else on Earth.Drawing on years of research and life in Iceland, she reveals how glaciers have shaped where people live, the stories they tell, the risks they face, and the future they are building. The Secret Lives of Glaciers explores the remarkable relationship between Icelanders and the glaciers that have carved their landscapes and influenced their culture for centuries. Journey through southeastern Iceland to discover the world's first glacier monitoring program, the history of glacier science, communities living beside Europe's largest ice caps, and enduring beliefs that glaciers are living presences with memories and power. Along the way, Jackson uncovers the profound—and often surprising—ways glaciers influence everyday life, from tourism and farming to identity, storytelling, and resilience in a rapidly changing world. Beautifully written and deeply researched, this is far more than a book about melting ice. It is a portrait of Iceland itself—its landscapes, its people, and the enduring relationship between them. Blending science, history, geography, and personal stories, Jackson offers readers a richer understanding of one of the world's most captivating destinations. Whether you're planning your first visit to Iceland or returning for the tenth time, The Secret Lives of Glaciers will transform the way you see the country's mountains, rivers, black sand beaches, waterfalls, volcanoes, and glaciers. You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the forces that created Iceland—and continue to shape it today. Reaching beyond Iceland, The Secret Lives of Glaciers also reveals what glaciers have meant to societies around the world throughout human history. Rather than presenting glaciers only as symbols of environmental loss, Jackson offers a hopeful and thought-provoking perspective: by understanding the relationships between people and ice, we gain new insight into our changing planet—and into our own capacity to adapt, care for, and protect the landscapes that sustain us.
ASIN: 0996267670
VSKU: DBV.0996267670.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Jackson, M
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges.