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  • Moraines: Understanding Glacier Deposit Formations - Types & Definition
    The small mound formed by the deposit of rocks from a melting glacier is called a moraine.

    Here's a breakdown of the different types of moraines:

    * Lateral moraine: A ridge of till that forms along the sides of a glacier.

    * Medial moraine: A ridge of till that forms in the middle of a glacier, created when two lateral moraines merge.

    * Terminal moraine: A ridge of till that marks the furthest advance of a glacier.

    * Recessional moraine: A ridge of till that marks a pause in the retreat of a glacier.

    So, depending on the specific location and formation of the mound, it could be any of these types of moraines.

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