Movies and TvShows featuring "glaciers" theme.

An aerial journey from the deep south of the South Island to the northern tip of the North Island. We discover the landscapes and meet New Zealanders who talk about their work, interests and culture.

Mysteries of the Driftless takes you on an exciting journey through the Driftless region, known for its unique geology, ecology, and biodiversity. Discover the hidden wonders of this stunning landscape as you explore caves, kayak through rivers, and uncover ancient petroglyphs. Learn about the impact of glaciers, the formation of sinkholes, and the significance of cave art. Dive into the rich history and fascinating science behind this enchanting region. Join us on this thrilling adventure as we unravel the mysteries of the Driftless.

A short film about the joys of year-round naked swimming in the mountain lakes of Snowdonia, N.Wales.

Glaciers of the Winds is a one-hour documentary on the scientific exploration and retreat of the glaciers in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming. WyomingPBS will look at the big picture of how receding alpine glaciers will affect the ecosystem, municipalities, farmers, and ranchers downstream.

Ice has always moved. When glaciation took hold some 34 million years ago, interconnected rivers of ice combined to produce the Earth's vast ice sheets. As temperatures slowly warmed glaciers developed a unique balancing act; advancing and retreating to calibrate their annual winter accumulation against summer melt. Sometimes calving colossal icebergs into the sea. A positive feedback loop that has regulated the movement of ice for millions of years.

A team of international skiers embark on a two-week glacier traverse connecting two remote research stations in Kazakhstan. The Tien Shan's 4000+ meter peaks host an active scientific community, leveraging the rare environmental conditions for groundbreaking research. Established during the Soviet Union's occupation, the high-altitude research stations here are home to some of the longest-standing glacier and cosmic radiation experiments in the world - and are surrounded by deadly alpine terrain.