it appears to retreat "up" the mountain, but is actually still flowing down.
When a glacier's rate of melting exceeds its rate of movement, excess meltwater can accumulate at the surface, leading to the formation of melt ponds and potential for surface water to drain through crevasses, lubricating the base and potentially increasing sliding speed. This imbalance can disrupt the glacier's stability and potentially accelerate its flow towards the terminus.
Why is the melting of glaciers an urgent enviromental concern
Glaciers, mostly Glaciers Melting
the moutains glaciers are melting.
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water
No. Melting glaciers add clean fresh water to the oceans, so their melting decreases ocean acidity.
by the melting of glaciers
By the melting of glaciers
Glaciers shape Earth by eroding rocks and forming valleys, lakes, and fjords through the process of glaciation. The ice movement, melting, and refreezing of glaciers contribute to the shaping of landscapes and the redistribution of sediments. Additionally, the water released from melting glaciers can create rivers, provide freshwater sources, and contribute to changes in the Earth's hydrological cycle.
Glaciers form when the rate of snow fall exceeds the rate of melting.
A good call to action statement for melting glaciers is, "Write to your congressman today and ask them to make this a priority."