is it because gravity moves rivers of ice downhill toward the sea?
2007-11-27 01:09:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Currently most glaciers in the world are retreating because we are in an Interglacial Period.
When the weight of snow and ice is great enough the glacier starts moving downhill under the influence of gravity. This point is determined by the relationship between accumulation and wastage of the glacier.
2007-11-27 01:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by dixi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Gravity.
2007-11-27 09:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the weight of the ice formed behind pushes the ice in front. this combined with the pull of gravity causes a glacier to "flow". not quickly but steadily.
2007-11-27 12:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by Loren S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gravity is in fact your answer.
2007-11-27 09:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by IH8TomBrady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pressure and gravity.
2007-11-27 11:37:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no ......as it melts on the bottom the mass moves into the new space created
gravity is a factor though
2007-11-27 09:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you answered your own??????????????
2007-11-27 09:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋