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Gangotri Glacier

earth science Maturity 7-9

A huge river of ice lives in the mountains.

Gaumukh (gangotri glaciar) may 28 2007.JPG
Gaumukh (gangotri glaciar) may 28 2007.JPG
It is very long. This ice melts to make a big river. It helps many people. It is a special place. Do you like the snow?

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File:Gaumukh (gangotri glaciar) may 28 2007.JPG
Gaumukh (gangotri glaciar) may 28 2007.JPG
File:Gaumukh Gangotri glacier.jpg
Gaumukh Gangotri glacier.jpg
File:Gangotri Glacier, retreat from 1780 to 2001.jpg
Gangotri Glacier, retreat from 1780 to 2001.jpg
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