How to grow a glacier - M Jackson

Explore the ancient methods of growing glaciers, the homemade bodies of ice used as water sources, and how they can be used to combat climate change.

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In the 13th century, Genghis Khan embarked on a mission to take over Eurasia, swiftly conquering countries and drawing them into his empire. But, legend has it that there was one obstacle that even he couldn’t overcome: a towering wall of ice, grown by locals across a mountain pass. M Jackson explores the ancient methods of growing glaciers and how they can be used to combat climate change.

Lesson by M Jackson, directed by Artrake Studio.

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[hansypants]

Thank you Ted Ed, now I finally know how to make my own glacier. The inability to make one has been bothering me for years.

[abbieq]

I loved the ‘wild grown glacier’ look verses ‘artificial grown glacier’

[AzumaInfinity]

The internet is a wonderful place. You were watching memes a minute ago and then learned how to make a glacier the next minute.

[abthedragon]

I've never felt so much amazement and skepticism at the same time.

[franzuvvu]

I don't even know how to grow those toys that grow in water and yet here I am

[naveenrajeee]

I really dont know my countrymen used to grow glacier in ladakh. Thanks ted-ed for educating me.. You are best.. Thanks for your video. Another new lesson i learnt..

[waheed_kharmang]

I am from baltiyul Pakistan.
We have been growing glaciers from very old ages
There is a myth here that sengge chu [ Indus river] is male and shyok river is female.... Ice from both rivers is placed at very high altitude and the said process is followed... It will take about 10 to 20 years to confirm the success of the glacier
Here in baltiyul many villages had implemented this technique and they were quite successful

[KeshArt]

I just want to point out how simple and beautiful the animation is..

[BumanHeing]

Meanwhile...
In an interview
Interviewer: What are your hobbies
Me: *I grow my own glacier*
Edit:Yay! I got a like...but don't know why the like button turned blue...

[sassygirl]

It’s so cool to know that ancient techniques are used to this day. And these ancient techniques could provide water in areas with water scarcity. Loved the video. The more you know..

[pohwanyou]

When you want to make your own glacier but you remember you live at the Equator...

[TinyMedicine]

I always up vote when I see an animation! Specially when its TED- Ed

[zuko]

_How to build the Wall from Game of Thrones_

[markigayo]

Im earlyyy!!! LOVE THE VID I WAS ACTUALLY NEED THIS FOR MY Assignment thank God you Came!!!

[abbieq]

This was an exceptionally great video!

[rudranshmathur]

I searched the same at 3 now here is ya

[hoodedanimator]

Glacier:*exists*
Titanic: Why do I hear boss music?

[Baronnax]

Before people hop in here to give all the credit for the Ladakhi artificial glacier effort to Sonam Wangchuk, I'd like to point out that Chewang Norphel did it first. Look him up, his story is pretty great.

[stormysamreen]

I am from Pakistan (the place where the three mountain ranges meet) and honestly, I have never heard of this before. Thanks TedEd for increasing my knowledge!

[kelly_seastar]

This channel answers all the questions I never knew I had