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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
glacial material
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Glacial motion — is the motion of glaciers, which can be likened to rivers of ice. It has played an important role in sculpting many landscapes. Most lakes in the world occupy basins scoured out by glaciers. Glacial motion can be fast (up to 30 m/day, observed on … Wikipedia
glacial deposits — plural noun Rock material deposited by glaciers or glacier associated streams and lakes • • • Main Entry: ↑glacial … Useful english dictionary
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 Lake Souris — The Glacial Lake Souris occupied the basin of the Souris River from the most southern portion of this river s loop in North Dakota to its elbow in Manitoba, where it turned sharply northward and passed through the Tiger Hills. The length of Lake… … Wikipedia
glacial drift — noun : drift 2g(2) * * * Geol. material, as gravel, sand, or clay, transported and deposited by a glacier or by glacial meltwater. Also called drift. Cf. till4. * * * glacial drift, clay, gravel, sand, or other rock material transported or… … Useful english dictionary
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 drift — Geol. material, as gravel, sand, or clay, transported and deposited by a glacier or by glacial meltwater. Also called drift. Cf. till4. * * * … Universalium
glacial meal — finely ground rock material produced by the grinding action of a glacier on its bed. Also called rock flour. * * * … Universalium
glacial drift — Sediment material contained, transported, and deposited by glaciers [16] … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
glacial meal — noun : rock flour * * * finely ground rock material produced by the grinding action of a glacier on its bed. Also called rock flour … Useful english dictionary
Post-glacial rebound — A model of present day mass change due to post glacial rebound and the reloading of the ocean basins with seawater. Blue and purple areas indicate rising due to the removal of the ice sheets. Yellow and red areas indicate falling as mantle… … Wikipedia
