Glaciers Not Only Store 35 Percent of Earth's Fresh Water, They're Gorgeous to Look at (PHOTOS)

Glaciers are made up of fallen snow that, over many years, compresses into large, thickened ice masses. Glaciers form when snow remains in one location long enough to transform into ice. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to move. Due to sheer mass, glaciers flow like very slow rivers. Some glaciers are as small as football fields, while others grow to be over a hundred kilometers long. Enjoy 35 splendid photos of glaciers from around the world.