Which subterranean outcome increases around cave systems during glacial retreat?

💡 Explanation

Karst conduit networks expand because meltwater ingress accelerates chemical weathering (dissolution) along pre-existing weaknesses; therefore, networks develop, rather than immediate speleothem growth (slower process) or doline formation (local, rather than widespread) increase their rates.

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