Which outcome occurs when alpine glaciers melt within cirques?

💡 Explanation

Cirque glaciers melting cause tarn formation because isostatic depression creates a hollow. Water collects there due to gravity and limited drainage; therefore, tarns form rather than braided streams, because braided streams need a sediment loaded source from the proglacial area.

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