Refreeze Graphic (IMAGE)

Columbia Climate School

Refreeze Graphic

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Scientists hypothesize that cold temperatures and high pressures push the water uphill, in the same direction as overlying ice flows. This causes ridgelines to refreeze, thus warding off erosion.

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Tim Creyts

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