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    Glacial Surges Are Caused By
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Glacial Surges Are Caused By

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Question 32

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Glacial surges are caused by:


A) rapid internal deformation of the ice.
B) a large buildup of snow in the zone of accumulation.
C) the weight of sediment trapped within the glacier.
D) an accumulation of water at the base of the glacier.

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