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
- A glacier is like a huge slow-moving river of ice.
- 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 So Much Noise?
- Why Do Glaciers Sing?
- What is Glaciers move like slow, sleepy giants?
- Why Do Glaciers Make Such Loud Noises?
- When a Tiny Land Bridge Triggered an Ice Age?