Which outcome occurs when increased glacial meltwater enters subglacial stream systems in Greenland?

💡 Explanation

Accelerated glacier flow occurs because increased meltwater causes enhanced basal lubrication through the Weis-Fogh mechanism, decreasing friction between the ice and bedrock; therefore the ice flows faster rather than adhering, forming distinct layers, or increasing stability.

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