There are different types of moraines, depending on their location and how they formed:
* Terminal moraine: A ridge of debris marking the furthest point of a glacier's advance.
* Lateral moraine: A ridge of debris deposited along the sides of a glacier.
* Medial moraine: A ridge of debris formed when two lateral moraines merge.
* Recessional moraine: A ridge of debris deposited as a glacier retreats.
* Ground moraine: A sheet of debris spread across the land beneath a glacier.
Moraines are a common feature of glaciated landscapes and provide valuable information about the history of glaciation.