The Great Thaw: A Homage in Art to Vanishing Glaciers brings science and art together to inspire knowledge sharing and promote practical strategies for glacier preservation and adaptation. Featuring over 140 artworks paired with scientifically grounded explanations, The Great Thaw takes readers on a powerful journey to explore the impacts of climate change on glaciers and the broader cryosphere — snow and ice that sustain life in mountain, forest, and downstream regions.