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Fast-moving glaciers that can move up to 6 kilometers per year is what?

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How are continental glacier and valley glaciers similar?

Continental and valley glaciers both develop in regions where there is constant snowfall and freezing temperatures throughout the year. Both types of glaciers move at a very slow pace.


What are facts about glaciers?

Here are some facts about glaciers......Glaciers are big masses of ice left over from the ice ageWhen a glacier moves it cuts a basin into the Earth. For example, the basins of the 5 Great Lakes were carved by an advancing and receeding glacier over millions of years.They have been around for millions of yearsSome glaciers can move up to a foot a day that's mile a year


What are the glaciers that swept over north?

Malasprina and Athabasca were two glaciers that swept over North America. They carved the Great Lakes.


How far can a average glacier travel in one year?

As a guess, about a foot. Some glaciers that are closer to being flat may move less than that. Some glaciers that are steeper naturally move faster. There is a glacier in the bay near Tierro del Fuego (just north of Antarctica) that is moving many yards in a year, or more. This is the result of it being more cold at the glacier's top resulting in more ice buildup from rain/snow.

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Fast moving glaciers that can move up to 6 kilometers a year?

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Fast-moving glaciers that can move up to 6 kilometers per year is what?

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What is Fast-moving Glaciers That Can Move Up To 6 Kilometers Per Year?

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How are continental glacier and valley glaciers similar?

Continental and valley glaciers both develop in regions where there is constant snowfall and freezing temperatures throughout the year. Both types of glaciers move at a very slow pace.


How many glaciers are in a year in Alaska?

This makes no sence, no set amount of glaciers are made in a year


What are facts about glaciers?

Here are some facts about glaciers......Glaciers are big masses of ice left over from the ice ageWhen a glacier moves it cuts a basin into the Earth. For example, the basins of the 5 Great Lakes were carved by an advancing and receeding glacier over millions of years.They have been around for millions of yearsSome glaciers can move up to a foot a day that's mile a year


What are the glaciers that swept over north?

Malasprina and Athabasca were two glaciers that swept over North America. They carved the Great Lakes.


How far can a average glacier travel in one year?

As a guess, about a foot. Some glaciers that are closer to being flat may move less than that. Some glaciers that are steeper naturally move faster. There is a glacier in the bay near Tierro del Fuego (just north of Antarctica) that is moving many yards in a year, or more. This is the result of it being more cold at the glacier's top resulting in more ice buildup from rain/snow.


By how much is the North Moraine Hill Glacier moving each year?

All glaciers in the northwest territories move, on average, about 50 ft. per day.


Do valley glaciers form in area that have cold temperatures that are cold all year?

No, continental glaciers form in areas that have cold temperatures all year.


What is one main difference between continental glaciers and valley glaciers?

Valley glaciers travel down between the mountain ridges; these glaciers carry rock debris with them as they move. Continental glaciers are giant ice masses that cover hundreds of miles. They flow out onto the sea, where they form floating ice shelves. Continental glaciers smooth the landscape by scraping and eroding features that existed before the ice appeared. Alpine glaciers carve out rugged features in the mountain rocks through which they flow and are also are very different in elevation.


How does glacier erosion occur?

Glaciers can cause erosion because they move, though they do so slowly. As they move, often only a few inches a year, they scrape away and can gouge out the land, and then leave behind morass, which can be made up of left behind bits of rock or whatever happened to be in the glacier.