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The mountains become reduced in size. Glaciers slowly deform and flow due to stresses induced by their weight, creating crevasses, seracs, and other features. They also wear down rock and debris from this can create landforms such as cirques and moraines.

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Q: What happens when a mountain is weathered by glaciars?
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