How to grow a glacier - M Jackson
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In the 13th century, Genghis Khan embarked on a mission to take over Eurasia, swiftly conquering countries and drawing them into his empire. But, legend has it that there was one obstacle that even he couldn’t overcome: a towering wall of ice, grown by locals across a mountain pass. M Jackson explores the ancient methods of growing glaciers and how they can be used to combat climate change.
Wild glaciers are made of compressed snow, and home-grown glaciers are often made from a mix of frozen liquid water and snow. Should artificial glaciers still be considered glaciers? Why or why not?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator M Jackson
- Director Igor Coric
- Narrator Addison Anderson
- Animator Nemanja Petrovic
- Illustrator Jelena Vasiljevic
- Producer Milica Lapcevic
- Sound Designer Saso Puckovski
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Script Editor Emma Bryce
- Fact-Checker Francisco Diez
