glacial sedimentology

Glacial sedimentology studies the sediments transported and deposited by glaciers. As glaciers move, they grind against bedrock, creating a mixture of particles such as clay, silt, sand, and gravel. These sediments are carried in the ice or beneath it and are released when the glacier melts, forming various landforms and deposits. Understanding glacial sediments helps scientists uncover past climate conditions, glacier movement, and landscape evolution. It involves examining sediment composition, size, and distribution to interpret how glaciers interacted with their environment over time.