Can glaciers form from the recrystallization of snow?

Yes, glaciers can form from the recrystallization of snow. When snow accumulates over time, the weight of the overlying layers compresses the lower layers, causing them to undergo metamorphism. This process transforms the snowflakes into denser ice crystals, leading to the formation of glacial ice. As this ice continues to accumulate and flow under its own weight, it can develop into a glacier.