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Descent Into the Ice: A team of 'glacionauts' ventures into a labyrinth of unexplored and hazardous glacier caves on France's Mt. Blanc. Airs on PBS February 10 at 8 pm
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Vanishing Into Thin Air
Vanishing Into Thin Air Glaciers are shrinking, not just on Mont Blanc but worldwide. Does it matter?

Glacier Hazards
From Space 
Glacier Hazards From Space View NASA satellite images of glaciers both before and after dangerous events.


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Outfitting an Ice Climber
Outfitting an Ice Climber Click through an ice climber's technical wardrobe to learn what he wears and why.

Life Cycle of a Glacier
Life Cycle of a Glacier Follow the adventures of a snowflake as it takes up residence in a glacier and goes for a prolonged ride.


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