Why Do Glaciers Make Such Loud Noises?

Glaciers make loud noises when they move and change shape. When the ice cracks or shifts, it makes sounds like a giant breaking apart. Think of it like when you step on an icy sidewalk, snap! That’s how glaciers sound, but way bigger!

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A glacier makes a loud crack when it breaks apart like a giant piece of glass.
You can hear glaciers rumble when they move under their own weight, like a slow and heavy train.
Sometimes you hear a deep thud from inside the ice as pressure builds up.

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