What causes glaciers to move?

By sliding

Explanation:

Gracious move by a combination of deformation of the ice itself and motion at the glacier base. At the bottom of the glacier, ice can slide over bedrock or shear subgiacial sediments.

Glaciers move by a combination of

(1) deformation of the ice itself and

(2) motion at the glacier base. At the bottom of the glacier, ice can slide over bedrock or shear subglacial sediments.

the proximity of water was an advantage to western europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.

1. there are no mountains to protect it from the sea

2. and its has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters.