Glacier ErosionBy Devin and Gaurav
What is a Glacier A glacier is a large mass of water that
if frozen over the earths surface
How do Glaciers form? Glaciers form by the accumulation of ice
or snow. It takes a great deal of pressure to make
Glacial ice. This is usually 100-180 ft. of snow
accumulation
What are the two types of glaciers. Continental glaciers- a glacier that
covers much of a continent or large island
valley glacier- a long narrow glacier that forms when snow and ice build up high in a mountain valley
The difference and alike between the two glacier types continental glaciers are wide and can
cover a continent, and valley glaciers are long and narrow.
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