Why do continental glaiciers smooth the landscape and alpine glaciers create a rugged landscape?

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2026-07-27 16:20

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Continental glaciers are larger and flow over vast regions, leading to erosion and smoothing of the landscape. Alpine glaciers are smaller and flow through steep mountain valleys, resulting in more specific and localized erosion that creates a rugged landscape with sharp peaks, cirques, and ridges.

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