gla·ci·ol·o·gy
ˌglā-shē-ˈä-lə-jē 
-sē-
: any of the branches of science dealing with snow or ice accumulation, glaciation, or glacial epochs
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Despite its harsh environment, Concordia is an ideal site for a wide range of scientific research, including glaciology, atmospheric science, astronomy and space medicine.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
This kind of geoengineering, meant to address the symptoms of climate change without slowing it down, was a bête noire in the glaciology community.
—Christian Elliott, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Additionally, explore the introduction of mountaineering in the late 1800s by Swiss guides, and discover the park’s role as the birthplace of glaciology and the site of the earliest glacier research in North America.
—Jenny Wisniewski, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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The same goes for the expedition team, comprising experts in various fields from marine biology to glaciology to sea kayaking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Despite its harsh environment, Concordia is an ideal site for a wide range of scientific research, including glaciology, atmospheric science, astronomy and space medicine.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
This kind of geoengineering, meant to address the symptoms of climate change without slowing it down, was a bête noire in the glaciology community.
—Christian Elliott, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Additionally, explore the introduction of mountaineering in the late 1800s by Swiss guides, and discover the park’s role as the birthplace of glaciology and the site of the earliest glacier research in North America.
—Jenny Wisniewski, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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“Glaciology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glaciology. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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