The erosive power of glaciers varies considerably, with some of the most rapid glacial erosion happening in mid-latitude climates. It means that as the Earth gets warmer and glaciers accelerate, the rate of glacial erosion will increase. A result will be more rapid carving of our landscape by glaciers with a corresponding increase in the levels of sediment and mud carried in alpine streams and rivers.
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