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Does Internal Deformation Of Ice Cause Glacial Movement?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • A glacier moves due to force, friction, vibration, or internal deformation of the ice.
  • It slides over rocks and sediments at its base.
  • This movement causes abrasion on the bedrock.
  • The abrasion is a continuous scratching process.

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