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  • Plucking: Understanding How Glaciers Transport Rocks
    The process you're describing is called plucking. Here's a breakdown:

    * Glacier Melt: As the base of a glacier melts, water seeps into cracks and crevices in the bedrock beneath it.

    * Freezing and Expansion: When this water freezes, it expands, putting immense pressure on the rock.

    * Rock Removal: This pressure can eventually be strong enough to break off pieces of the bedrock, which become embedded in the ice.

    * Transportation: As the glacier moves, it carries these plucked rocks along with it, transporting them to new locations.

    This plucking process is a key factor in glacial erosion, shaping landscapes and creating unique geological features.

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