- glacial landform
- a landform produced by glacial erosion or deposition.
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glacial landform — ▪ geology Introduction any product of flowing ice and meltwater. Such landforms are being produced today in glaciated areas, such as Greenland, Antarctica, and many of the world s higher mountain ranges. In addition, large expansions of present… … Universalium
Glacial landform — Antique postcard shows rocks scarred by glacial erosion. Yosemite Valley … Wikipedia
glacial lake — a) A lake that derives much or all of its water from the melting of glacier ice, fed by meltwater, and lying outside the glacier margins (e.g., proglacial lake) or lying on a glacier (e.g., ice walled lake, ice floored lake) and due to… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
glacial — (adjective) a) Of or relating to the presence and activities of ice and glaciers, as in glacial erosion. b) Pertaining to distinctive features and materials produced by or derived from glaciers and ice sheets, as in glacial lakes.… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
glacial groove — A deep, wide, usually straight furrow cut in bedrock by the abrasive action of a rock fragment embedded in the bottom of a moving glacier; it is larger and deeper than a glacial striation, ranging in size from a deep scratch to a small glacial … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
glacial till — (not recommended: use till) Till should only be used for describing glacial sediments, therefore glacial till is redundant. GM … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
glacial-valley floor — The comparatively flat bottom of a mountain valley predominantly mantled by till but which can grade from glacial scour (scoured rock outcrop) near its head to a thick mantle of till, and ultimately merging with alluvium or colluvium further… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
glacial drainage channel — A channel formed by an ice marginal, englacial, or subglacial stream during glaciation. GG … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
glacial drift — (not recommended) use drift … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
glacial-marine sedimentation — The accumulation of glacially eroded, terrestrially derived sediment in the marine environment. Sediment may be introduced by fluvial transport, by ice rafting, as an ice contact deposit, or by eolian transport. Compare: glaciomarine… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
