Considering that glaciers and ice sheets cover about 10% of the Earth’s land surface in a world where human civilization is increasingly impacted by the effects of changing glacial activity, Colour Atlas of Glacial Phenomena presents itself as an indispensable guide for students, professionals, and researchers who want to be better informed while studying and tracking the future influences of glaciers and ice sheets on the global environment. While stressing both the beauty and utility of glaciers, the authors cover critical features of glaciers and their landforms and provide useful explanations of the key concepts in glaciology and glacial geology. The authors expand to demonstrate how our lives are influenced by the Cryosphere, a key component of the Earth system and how this heightens the vulnerability of glaciers and ice sheets to deterioration. This illustrated book also helpfully maps out regions of mountain glaciers and ice caps around the world for a practical reference and discusses the products of glacial erosion and deposition integral to understanding rising global sea levels. "A beautifully illustrated and most comprehensive compendium of all things glacial, with a level of accessibility and clarity that will ensure it soon becomes the most consulted book in the collection of all who are interested in glaciers and their environments." ―David J.A. Evans, Durham University, UK "This atlas depicts the beauty of ice in its numerous forms with stellar photographs and insightful explanations. Both authors have spent decades on ice during their expeditions in Polar and Alpine regions and collected a wealth of information and facts about glacial phenomena –this combination of talents is unique and there are simply no better experts describing ice features by photography. This atlas is not only of interest for students in the field of environmental sciences, earth science and more, but also for the interested naturalist and alpinist exploring the beauty of the alpine and polar extremes with open eyes and looking for explanations. Having spent the past forty years on expeditions in Polar Regions, I still appreciate depth of information given in this Atlas of Glacial Phenomena." ―Konrad Steffen, Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Birmensdorf, Switzerland "In putting together this collection of photographs of glacial phenomena, amassed over two long and distinguished careers, the authors provide a wonderful resource for scientists and students of glaciology and those in the wider public with an interest in the forces that shape our world. After even a casual glance at this book it would be impossible not to find oneself agreeing with the authors that glaciers are amongst the most beautiful and fascinating elements of nature. Glaciology is a rich and appealing subject and glaciers and their environments exhibit a strikingly beautiful and fascinating array of phenomena. For me it is a joy to see all these phenomena illustrated in one place with photographs of great quality that depict amongst the best examples in nature." ―Darrel A. Swift, University of Sheffield, UK "The Colour Atlas of Glacial Phenomena contains a wealth of great photos, detail and explanation which will be of great interest to the public and professionals alike. First, the photos are fantastic. They are well considered and framed, and show the phenomenon clearly. Second, the devil details are evident in the photos, which, alongside the clear and simple explanations, give confidence that you too will be able to see similar features if they are present in your next visit to a glaciated environment, or one that has been deglaciated. Anyone with an interest in glaciology and physical geography will be fascinated by this atlas. It would be an odd person with these interests who would not find something of interest and fascination in the material, which draws on locations throughout the glaciated world, from the north to the south. This is a valuable contribution to the recognition of glaciological phenomenon in the field, and I am delighted to recommend it without reservation." ―Martyn Tranter, Bristol Glaciology Centre, UK "The passion that Hambrey and Alean have for glacier photography clearly shines through in the unprecedented collection of photos they have gathered for this highly visual tour through the glaciological lexicon. This book is refreshingly heavy on photographs and light on text, yet I suspect it still contains factoids that even established glaciologists will find curious." ―William Colgan, York University, Ontario, Canada "This is a most welcome volume to all those interested in glaciers. A unique aspect of this "atlas" is the more than 600 photographs and figures, which show essential features of glaciers and glacier-related phenomena from all over the world. Most of the photographs were taken by the authors. Drs. Michael J. Hambrey and Jürg Alean who belong to a handful of extensively traveled glaciologists.