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Why would glaciers change its size? How to differenciate change in glacier size as a response to climate and its natural dynamics?
Glaciers flow as they deform under its own weight. But they also advance or retreat accordingly to the various climate factors.
How would I differentiate a glacier that is in motion flowing down the ...
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Would it make sense to compare glacier fluctuations in New Zealand with Alps or Canadian rockies?
If I want to draw parallels between the glacier fluctuations between different glaciers, (considering similar size class, here, small) at
a) New Zealand
b) European Alps
c) Canadian Rocky Mountains
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How old are Chile's fjords?
Do we have any knowledge about the age of Chile's fjords, more specifically, those found near the Northern Patagonian Ice Field?
Is it reasonable to conclude that they were formed in Quaternary given ...
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Esker vs. Kame vs. Drumlin - what's the difference?
In researching glacial features, I came across the terms esker, drumlin, and kame. I know that they are all depositional features that are shaped like a mound. My impression is that an esker is longer ...
