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Debris-covered glaciers have also been shown to greatly impact the ablation process. There is a thin debris layer that can be located on the top of glaciers that intensifies the ablation process below the ice. The debris-covered parts of a glacier that is experiencing ablation are sectioned into three categories which include ice cliffs, ponds, and debris. These three sections allow scientists to measure the heat digested by the debris-covered area and is calculated. The calculations are dependent on the area and net absorbed heat amounts in regards to the entire debris-covered zones. These types of calculations are done to various glaciers to understand and analyze future patterns of melting.

Moraine (glacial debris) is moved by natural processes that allow for down-slope movement of materials on the glacier body. It is noted that if the slope of a glacier is too high then the debris will continue to move along the glacier to a further location. The sizes and locations of glaciers vary around the world, so depending on the climate and physical geography the varieties of debris can differ. The size and magnitude of the debris is dependent on the area of glacier and can vary from dust-size fragments to substantial sizes that are bigger than the average household.

There has been many experiments done to demonstrate the effect of debris on the surface of glaciers. Yoshiyuki Fujii, a professor at the National Institute of Polar Research designed an experiment that showed ablation rate was accelerated under a thin debris layer and was retarded under a thick one as compared with that of a natural snow surface. This science is significant due to the importance of long-term availability of water resources and assess glacier response to climate change. Natural resource availability is a major drive behind research conducted in regards to the ablation process and overall study of glaciers.

Peer Review by Nicholas Mohnatkin
This is overall a very well-written and informative piece about ablation and debris-covered glaciers. I have a few ideas on how to improve your additions. I understand the intention of your first sentence, but it comes off as somewhat subjective rather than objective. You may want to change a few words out to make it sound more objective. Maybe something like, "Debris-covered glaciers have also been shown to greatly impact the ablation process."

"These three sections allow scientists to measure the heat digested by the debris-covered area and is calculated." This sentence seems incomplete. It's not entirely apparent what is being "calculated." Analyze is spelled as "anaylze" in the last sentence of the first paragraph. The first sentence of the last paragraph should read "There have." In the second sentence of the same paragraph, it should read "an experiment that showed that the ablation rate". The second to last sentence could be stronger by making it sound more objective. Maybe try "This conclusion directly impacts the long-term availability of water resources and glacier responses to climate change."

Otherwise this was very well written and informative. Good job!

Nicholas Mohnatkin