Ice Sheet Cross Section — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This flat illustration depicts a cross-section of a continental ice sheet resting on bedrock, extending into a body of water to form ice shelves. The diagram is titled 'Continental Ice over Bedrock with Ice Shelves at Coast' and clearly labels 'Continental Ice (Ice Sheet)' covering a mountainous landmass. Floating ice formations in the water are marked as 'Ice Shelves (Floating)', with smaller icebergs also shown. The underlying land is explicitly labeled 'Bedrock'. This image visually explains different types of glacial ice formations and their interaction with land and ocean, making it ideal for Earth science or geography lessons. It can be used in slide presentations, worksheets, or as a visual aid for discussing glaciological concepts and climate change impacts.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.