What is a lateral moraine and how does one form?

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What is a lateral moraine and how does one form?

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                     Lateral moraines are the parallel ridges of debris deposited along the side of a glacier. Lateral moraines help in glacier preservation as they protect the ice under them from melting. There can be in multiple moraines depending upon the advancement or retreat of glaciers.

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