Glaciers move like slow rivers. Imagine a river made entirely of ice, and instead of flowing quickly, it moves very slowly, like a sleepy snail. Glaciers are big masses of ice that press down on the ground, and over time, they start to slide or creep forward because of their own weight and pressure.
Examples
- Imagine stacking pillows one on top of another, they push each other down until the bottom pillow starts to slide.
- If you put your foot on a soft sponge, it slowly moves underneath your weight.
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See also
- Why Do Glaciers Make Such a Loud Noise?
- Why Do Glaciers Make So Much Noise?
- How do glaciers shape the land over time?
- How Does Reshaping the Earth’s Surface Affect Climate?
- Why Do Glaciers Make Such Loud Noises?