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Record 1 2015-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
DEF

The pressure process by which ice is forced into hummocks.

OBS

When the floes rotate in the process, it is termed "screwing."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
DEF

Phénomène de pression par lequel la glace est amenée à former des hummocks.

OBS

Lorsque ce phénomène s'accompagne d'une rotation des floes, on dit qu'il y a torsion.

Spanish

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