How does a glacier recede?

Answer 1

An advancing glacier is like an ice making machine with the output being dropped on a conveyor belt. The ice travels along until the temperature of the surrounding environment stops it from proceeding any further by causing it to melt. When a glacier recedes, the conveyor belt is not switched to "reverse", it just means that the point at which it melts is moving closer to the ice making machine.

Answer 2

Glaciers recede when the rate of melting and sublimation (ice turning into water vapor) exceeds the rate of accumulation from snowfall. This can be influenced by factors such as rising temperatures, decreased snowfall, or changes in glacier dynamics. As the glacier retreats, it leaves behind exposed rock and moraines.

Answer 3

The biggest cause of glaciers receding is Global Warming. The temperature of the Earth is getting to warm to support this glaciers in their fullest form.

Answer 4

of course heat