What happens if the glaciers all melt?

There is still some uncertainty about the full volume of glaciers and ice caps on Earth, but if all of them were to melt, global sea level would rise approximately 70 meters (approximately 230 feet), flooding every coastal city on the planet.

How does a melting glacier affect the ocean?

The melting fresh water from glaciers alters the ocean, not only by directly contributing to the global sea level rise, but also because it pushes down the heavier salt water, thereby changing what scientists call the THC, or Thermo (heat) Haline (salt) Circulation, meaning currents in the ocean.

How do people stay safe in glacier National Park?

What if I encounter a bear?

Bear Identification. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is home to both black and grizzly bears.
Keeping a Safe Distance.
Hike in Groups.
Trail running.
Carry Bear Spray.
Make Noise.
Secure your Food and Garbage.
Be Aware of Your Surroundings.

Is it safe to hike on a glacier?

Safety. A person should never walk on a glacier alone. The risk of slipping on the ice and sliding into an open crevasse, or of breaking through and falling into a hidden crevasse is too great. To keep from slipping on ice, they wear crampons, which are steel spikes attached to the bottoms of their boots.

How common are bear sightings in Glacier National Park?

Just to keep things in perspective, though, bear encounters are very rare. Consider that roughly two million people visit Glacier each year, and more than one million venture into the backcountry. On average, there are only one or two non-lethal bear “incidents” in a given year.

What is there to do in Glacier National Park in June?

June Glacier National Park Itinerary June is an overlooked time to visit the park — and it’s become one of our favorite months. You can avoid the crowds that July and August bring, and have all of the fun on the rivers, roads, and trails of Glacier National Park! Definitely consider rafting, hiking, and biking in June.