glaciology
/ˌɡlæsiˈɒlədʒi/noun
उच्चारण ग्लैसिऑलजी
हिमनद-विज्ञान, ग्लेशियर विज्ञान
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the scientific study of glaciers and ice sheets, and of how ice moves and changes
हिमनद-विज्ञान, ग्लेशियर विज्ञान
- Glaciology helps scientists predict how fast Himalayan glaciers are melting.
- Radhika chose glaciology for her research on the Gangotri glacier.
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glaciologist nounglaciological adjective
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Notes
Do not confuse glaciology (the study of glaciers) and geology (the study of the Earth and its rocks).
Glaciology (ग्लेशियरों का अध्ययन) और geology (पृथ्वी और चट्टानों का अध्ययन) को आपस में न मिलाएँ।