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Glaciation is a single event occurring in an ice-age period. We are currently in an ice age in earth history, but not currently in a period of glaciation. An interglacial period of moderate temperatures. More glacial episodes are expected to occur in the future.
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∙ 15y agoYes, during an ice age the Earth cools and snow precipitating on the land surface does not melt in summer resulting in a gradual accumulation of ice. As this ice builds up in thickness it begins to flow down slope as glaciers. As the accumulation of ice continues the glaciers join up to form an Ice sheet (a giant glacier) which slowly moves to areas of lower latitude.
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How do you stop glacier disappearance or glacier retreat?
By initiating another glaciation. Glaciers have only been around, this ice age, for about 3 million years. Before that time there were other ice ages and warm periods between them. Going further back there were periods of millions of years without glaciation. Glaciation is only the norm during an ice age and not at other times. The world climate changes all the time.
What it glaciation?
Glatiation is water slowly turning into ice, or a glacier.
What happen to the continental crust after the ice from the ice age melted?
During the last glaciation the weight of the ice depressed the crust to such an extent that, once the weight was removed, the crust slowly re-bounded and, in some areas is still doing so.
What is A period when ice collects in high latitudes and move to lower latitudes is an?
An ice age. During an ice age, there is an accumulation of ice at the polar regions which then moves towards lower latitudes due to the Earth's climate and atmospheric conditions. This results in glaciation and the formation of ice sheets and glaciers in areas that are typically not covered in ice.
Was their an ice age in the Ordovician period?
Yes, it is believe that there was a glaciation at the beginning of the ordovician, and posibly one nearing the end. It is generally thought to be a period of tropical temperatures, and high sea levels.
How did the ice age end?
Well for one thing, it didn't. The definition of Ice Age is a period of extensive glaciation with brief interglacials between the points of highest glaciation. By that definition we're are still in the middle of an ice age, a warm bit of one, but still in one. If we weren't in an Ice Age there would be no glacials, whatsoever.
What is the period of worldwide glaciation called?
Ice age.
When did the last ice-age end?
Well for one thing, it didn't. The definition of Ice Age is a period of extensive glaciation with brief interglacials between the points of highest glaciation. By that definition we're are still in the middle of an ice age, a warm bit of one, but still in one. If we weren't in an Ice Age there would be no glacials, whatsoever.
How do you stop glacier disappearance or glacier retreat?
By initiating another glaciation. Glaciers have only been around, this ice age, for about 3 million years. Before that time there were other ice ages and warm periods between them. Going further back there were periods of millions of years without glaciation. Glaciation is only the norm during an ice age and not at other times. The world climate changes all the time.
What is the difference between stoNe age an ice age?
ice age take the majer role of stoneage
How were the palouse hills formed as a result of continental glaciation during the ice age?
I think it
When was the end of the ice age?
The last glaciation ended about 10,000 years ago but the ice age is still with us. It started about 2.58 million years ago and we are living in a warm period called an interglacial, (between glaciations).
When did the world emerge from the ice age?
The world has not yet emerged from the present ice age. We came out of the last glaciation about 10,000 years ago, (depending on what part of Earth you refer to), and are now in an interglacial, (warm), period between glaciations.
What is the difference between stone age and ice age men?
snow balls
Which Louisiana region was most affected by the glaciation of the last ice age?
mississippi floodplain region
What is the difference between the temperature and in the ice age?
The average global temperature difference between the mid-20th century and the last ice age is 5.6 degrees Celsius (10.1 degrees Fahrenheit).
How can humans prevent another ice age?
You mean "how can humans prevent another glaciation". We entered an ice age about 2.6 million years ago and are living in a warm period called an "interglacial". There are conflicting theories on what instigates a glaciation so there is, at the moment, no way of preventing another.
