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On The Matanuska Glacier

information about glaciers

Glacial Dams

Glacial Ice Dams Glaciers move consistently. The rate and manner in which they change depend on the elements and surrounding environment. In the warmer summer months, glaciers melt more quickly and have a shorter time period for reforming. Many of the features we observe in the summer are effects of gravity, force, and elemental shifts….