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SNOWDRIFT ICE [1 record]

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Record 1 1978-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

Permanent and semi-permanent masses of ice or névé formed by the accumulation of drifted snow in the lee of projections or in depressions on the surface.

OBS

"Snowdrift ice" is the initial formation from which "cirque ice" seems to originate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Masse de glace formée par l'accumulation de neige dans les dépressions ou derrière des obstacles.

Spanish

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