Glaciers move like giant slow-moving slushies. When the top gets cold and the bottom gets warm, the ice starts to slide forward, just like when you push your favorite toy across the floor.
Examples
- A glacier might push a boulder forward like a slow-moving snowplow.
- Imagine an ice cube sliding down your kitchen sink, that's how glaciers move across the land.
- The ice at the top of a glacier might be moving three times faster than the ice at its bottom.
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See also
- What Causes a Glacier to Move?
- How Does a Glacier Move Over Time?
- How Do Glaciers Move Across the Land?
- How Are Mountains Formed?
- How Do Earthquakes Affect Volcanoes?
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