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 Sing?
- How Does the Ocean Current Affect Global Climate?
- How do carbon markets aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
- How Does a River Change the Shape of a Landscape Over Time?
- How Does the Ocean Keep Getting Taller?