What is a moraine and how are they produced?

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Suryin =)
Nov 16, 2015

Ridge formed from till.

Explanation:

When a glacier melts and retreats, it leaves behind till. The till forms a ridge called a moraine. There are different types of moraines.Till deposited at the front end of the glacier is called a terminal moraine. Till deposited along the sides of a glacier is called a lateral moraine.

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