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dmcintosh

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Why is the velocity of valley glaciers slower along valley walls than in the center of the glacier? What will be an ideal response?

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What is a glacial surge? What will be an ideal response?


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Jbrasil

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Because there is more friction where the ice is in contact with the rocks.

Answer to Question 2

A glacial surge is a bulge of ice that moves through a glacier several times faster than normal flow.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Zebsrer

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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