jäätikkösaaria
Jäätikkösaaria, a Finnish term, translates to "glacier islands" or "ice islands." It refers to landmasses that are completely surrounded by glacial ice, rather than water. These formations are typically found in regions with extensive ice sheets, such as Antarctica or Greenland. A jäätikkösaari is essentially a nunatak, a rocky peak that protrudes above the surface of a glacier or ice sheet. These features are formed when a mountain or hill is not completely covered by ice, and its exposed rock surface remains a distinct island within the frozen expanse.
The formation of jäätikkösaaria is a direct result of glacial erosion and accumulation. As glaciers flow, they