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Glacier National Park
Glacier Vocabulary
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This list was compiled from vocabulary used on our ranger-led field trips.

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U-shaped valley carved by a glacier  

Did You Know?
Glacier National park was named for the glaciers that carved, sculpted, and formed this landscape millions of years ago. Despite the recession of current glaciers, the park's name will not change when the glaciers are gone.

Last Updated: April 18, 2008 at 05:07 EST