I love that, of course, the surface of glaciers is more complicated than I knew, and that the refugia exist. It reminds me of the Duwamish River, where plants and animals find a way to survive in a harsh environment. I also hate that they will be needed. So many wasted chances to prevent this situation.
Also - Bravo to Suzanne! I love a good sleuthing story!
My favorite glaci:al garden item are "tribbles" of moss that form when conditions are right.
After weeks on tromping around on the upper slopes where only "watermelon snow", the occasional invertebrate and windblown detritus reminded us of the exsistence of life on elsewhere earth, I recall the delight of finding green moss balls some the size of tennis balls, surviving on glacial moraines on Alaska's Matanuska glacier.
I fancy John Muir’s description of Glaciers the most. In addition, my son who is a geologist, has walked alongside the living spirits in the Alps. I have seen many amazing pictures from him of glaciers breathing
David, you struck a nerve when you used the term glacial retreat (that's a pet peeve of mine). Ice melts, nothing is retreating as if ice was being pulled back. Sorry, but that's how I see it. Michael
I love that, of course, the surface of glaciers is more complicated than I knew, and that the refugia exist. It reminds me of the Duwamish River, where plants and animals find a way to survive in a harsh environment. I also hate that they will be needed. So many wasted chances to prevent this situation.
Also - Bravo to Suzanne! I love a good sleuthing story!
Thanks. I hope to do a follow up on the Madison tiles.
My favorite glaci:al garden item are "tribbles" of moss that form when conditions are right.
After weeks on tromping around on the upper slopes where only "watermelon snow", the occasional invertebrate and windblown detritus reminded us of the exsistence of life on elsewhere earth, I recall the delight of finding green moss balls some the size of tennis balls, surviving on glacial moraines on Alaska's Matanuska glacier.
I fancy John Muir’s description of Glaciers the most. In addition, my son who is a geologist, has walked alongside the living spirits in the Alps. I have seen many amazing pictures from him of glaciers breathing
David, you struck a nerve when you used the term glacial retreat (that's a pet peeve of mine). Ice melts, nothing is retreating as if ice was being pulled back. Sorry, but that's how I see it. Michael
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