Which hydrogeologic mechanism causes the formation of a kettle lake following glacial retreat where till depression exists?

💡 Explanation

When meltwater infiltrates a till depression, infiltration may exceed recharge rates if the porous medium allows significant flow, creating saturated areas which form kettle lakes. Therefore direct infiltration causes ponding resulting in lake formation, unlike direct thaw, uplift forcing flow barriers without inflow considerations.

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