What dangers will you encounter on Arctic glaciers?

When traveling or exploring Arctic glaciers, you will encounter the following dangers:

1. **Fall. **On the surface of the glacier, cracks, collapses or steep slopes may occur. If it falls accidentally, you may be injured or lose your life.

2. **Avalanche. **When walking or climbing on a glacier, you may encounter an avalanche, be buried, or be swept into a deep ravine.

3. **Cold. **The temperature in glacier areas is extremely low, which can easily lead to hypothermia, hypothermia or frostbite.

4. **Hypoxia. **The lack of oxygen in high mountains can easily lead to dizziness, asthma and other uncomfortable symptoms.

5. **Water source. **Glacier melt water may contain bacteria or viruses and drinking it may cause illness.

6. **Disorientation. **Orientation is difficult in glacier areas and it is easy to get lost.

7. **Flooding. **Could originate from subglacial lakes or the glacier itself.

8. **Iceberg collapses. **Roads along the Newfoundland and Greenland coastlines are particularly dangerous.

9. **Ice crevasses. ** makes crossing glaciers extremely dangerous. The biggest hydrological feature of the Arctic Ocean is the ice cap that does not melt all year round.

In order to ensure your own safety, it is best to be fully prepared when traveling to the Arctic, including but not limited to confirming your physical condition, carrying enough food and water, and being equipped with survival equipment in various emergency situations Equipment etc.