Glacier Cross Section Anatomy — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This colorful illustration depicts a valley glacier flowing through a mountainous landscape, clearly showing its various components. It teaches key concepts in Earth science and physical geography, including the 'Accumulation Zone' where snow builds up, the 'Ablation Zone' where ice melts, 'Crevasses' which are deep cracks, the 'Snout' or glacier's end, and 'Moraine' as the rock and sediment left behind. The image features labels for each part with concise definitions. This diagram is ideal for use in classroom slides, worksheets for labelling exercises, or as an explanatory visual resource for K-12 students studying glaciers and landforms.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.