1. Changes in the landscape: As glaciers melt, they leave behind evidence of their movement. You could observe:
* Receding ice fronts: The glacier's edge will retreat further back as the ice melts.
* Exposed bedrock and sediment: The ice that was covering the land will melt away, revealing the underlying rock and sediment.
* Formation of lakes and ponds: Meltwater can collect in depressions left by the glacier, forming new bodies of water.
* Changes in river flow: Meltwater feeds rivers, causing them to flow higher and faster.
2. Changes in the ice itself: You could observe:
* Increased crevassing: As the ice melts, the glacier becomes thinner and more susceptible to breaking, creating larger cracks called crevasses.
* Calving: Large chunks of ice break off from the glacier's edge and fall into the water.