Quick Answer. The two main types of glaciers are continental glaciers and alpine glaciers. Continental glaciers are also known as ice sheets because their form and flow are not significantly affected by underlying geographic formations. Alpine glaciers form on mountains and flow down mountain valleys.
Sponsored Topics. Hansen is a city in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. The population was 970 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Twin Falls, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area. Hansen is located at 42Â°31â²52â³N 114Â°18â²6â³W / 42.53111Â°N 114.30167Â°W / 42.53111; -114.30167 (42.531246, -114.301550).
James Van Allen James Edward Hansen (born 29 March 1941) is an American adjunct professor directing the Program on Climate Science, Awareness and Solutions of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.