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Record 1 2023-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Glaciology
DEF

The eroding action of a glacier, including the removal of superficial material and the abrasion scratching, and polishing of the bedrock surface by rock fragments dragged along by the glacier.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Glaciologie
CONT

L'affouillement glaciaire est une forme d'érosion : un glacier érode le sol sur lequel il se déplace, ramassant au passage des matériaux meubles pour les déposer en fondant.

Spanish

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