Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Word of the Day ~ Moraine

moraine


PRONUNCIATION:
(muh-RAYN)       
MEANING:
noun: An accumulation of boulders, gravel, or other debris carried and deposited by a glacier.



Photo of the moraine at Kennicott, Alaska! 

Do you notice the ice that is under the moraine? It was interesting, in the evenings, to sit on the deck of the lodge and listen to the rocks tumble down as the ice melted underneath.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just LOVE to read your blog! Makes me homesick for Alaska and I don't even live there! Wish I did sometimes. Can't wait to come back. And to see you two in just a few short months! Love You! xoxoxoxoxo NY mom

Ken said...

Thanks for checking in Mom! Anytime you guys want to come up you are more than welcome to.