If increased meltwater discharge enters a glacial moulin, which consequence follows?

💡 Explanation

Increased meltwater reaching the glacier bed lubricates the interface because enhanced basal lubrication reduces friction, thereby increasing the rate of basal sliding. Increased meltwater is channeled via moulins, therefore basal sliding accelerates, rather than crystal changes or sediment effects.

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