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there could be a no. of reasons why do glaciers move,but i just wanna say that glaciers move because of the sheer weight of a thick layer of ice and the fact that it deforms as a "plastic" material, combined with gravity's influence, and causes glaciers move slowly. then they rush down the mountain valley and this causes glaciers move faster. they are formed big rivers after they rush down the valley.
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∙ 11y agoGlaciers move through gravity. The weight of the ice above pushes the glacier downhill. Glaciers move at different speeds, and they have to deal with friction and obstacles as well as the gradient of the slope. Some glaciers have melting water below them, which makes them move faster.
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∙ 15y agoThey crush and grind the rock beneath them creating glacier valleys with some of the finest naturally ground rock found in nature. They also cause a good bit of erosion; especially when they melt taking most of the powdered rock with the runoff into the ocean through the streams and rivers. A major contributor of silt in some places.
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∙ 13y agoThey move under the influence of gravity, always downhill.
Where do they go? To the seas.
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∙ 11y agoGlaciers move down mountains because of the sheer weight of the thick layer of ice that is a glacier, the fact that it deforms as a "plastic" material, and the influence of gravity.
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∙ 13y agoGravity.
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∙ 13y agoGravity.
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How do glaciers flow?
glaciers move slowly but when theres alot of rain the water and the glaciers move faster
What are heaps of earth moved by glaciers?
They are called moraines. Glaciers gather earth as they move south and deposit it as they move northward.
Where do glaciers go after they move?
ocean
Do glaciers move fast or slow or not at all?
actually glaciers move quite rapidly, they might not look like they are moving at all but in fact for their giant size they can move very quickly.
When do glaciers appear to move backwards?
When temp. increases .
Do glaciers move quickly slowly or not at all?
Glaciers move slowly.
Do glaciers move fast or slow downhill?
Glaciers move very slowly.
How do glaciers flow?
glaciers move slowly but when theres alot of rain the water and the glaciers move faster
Do glaciers moves slowly quickly or not at?
Glaciers move slowly.
Do glaciers slowly quickly or not at all?
Glaciers move slowly.
How GLaciers move?
by the wind
What are heaps of earth moved by glaciers?
They are called moraines. Glaciers gather earth as they move south and deposit it as they move northward.
Where do glaciers go after they move?
ocean
Do glaciers move slow or fast?
they move a inch a month
Does glaciers move?
Yes, they move slowly over time.
Do glaciers move slow or slow?
they move a inch a month
How does climate affect the move of glaciers?
when temperatures get to high numbers like 9999999999, then BOOM! Glaciers melt and move downwards because of gravity.
