Episode 12: Glaciers

The video explores the glaciers of Yosemite National Park, focusing on the Lyell and McClure Glaciers. It discusses their locations, features, and the challenges of exploring them. The video highlights the impact of climate change on these glaciers, noting their retreat and the broader environmental implications. It emphasizes the importance of these glaciers to Yosemite's wildness and heritage, while also acknowledging the global responsibility to address climate change.

What is a crevasse, and how does it form in a glacier?

How do glaciers like the Maclure Glacier move, and what methods are used to measure this movement?

Discuss the impact of climate change on the glaciers in Yosemite National Park.