Flood waters gradually receded, leaving behind silt, gravel and debris. After the glaciers melted, the lake waters receded. During glacial periods, the ocean receded. In total, its northern range has receded southward and its southern range northward. Finally, after six long years, the waters had receded. Subsequently, she receded from the public political eye, but still remained active. Thus, theodemocracy within the LDS church has slowly receded in importance. The waves arrived after the sea receded about , followed by an advancing small tsunami. By 9 July, the floods had receded. The Aletsch Glacier receded by since 1870, including since 1980. Draco's hairline has receded, making his face look even more pointed. However, since 2010 the number of major airlines has receded dramatically. The coastline receded again during the Quaternary period. During the 2000s whole language receded to marginal status, and continues to fade. Mary continued to exhibit signs of pregnancy until July 1555, when her abdomen receded.