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Moraine

usgb/məˈreɪn/Volume
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Glacial Geography

Moraine is related to glaciers. Understand glaciers to visualize moraine formation.

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The valley was littered with moraine after the glacier retreated.
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Types of Moraines

There are different moraine types like terminal, lateral, and ground, showing how glaciers shape land.

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The lateral moraine ran along the glacier's edge like a dirty scar.
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Indicator of History

Moraines indicate past glacial action, crucial for understanding Earth's climate history.

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Scientists studied the moraine to learn about the Ice Age.
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