A glacier is a massive, slow-moving river of ice formed from compacted snow over centuries. These frozen reservoirs supply fresh water for drinking, irrigation, and hydropower. Scientists study them to monitor climate change, while communities downstream rely on glacial melt for agriculture and daily needs, especially during dry seasons.
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