TED-Ed: M Jackson: How to grow your own glacier

The video explores the legend of Genghis Khan's ice wall and the historical practice of growing glaciers in the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges. It explains the differences between natural and artificial glaciers, highlighting traditional methods used by local cultures to create glaciers for water supply. The video focuses on Ladakh's innovative glacier solutions to combat water scarcity and describes techniques for creating horizontal and vertical glaciers. It concludes with the global spread of glacier growing practices, including modern innovations in the Swiss Alps and plans for expansion in other regions.

What was Genghis Khan's mission in Eurasia?

What are the three conditions required for glaciers to grow in the wild?

What natural phenomenon do local cultures in the Himalayas believe glaciers to be?

How do local glacier growers create new glaciers?

What challenges are local people in Ladakh facing due to climate change?

Describe the process of creating horizontal glaciers.

What is a stupa and how is it formed?