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GLACE ACICULAIRE [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-04-12

English

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

Freshwater ice consisting of numerous long crystals and hollow tubes having variable form, layered arrangement, and a content of air bubbles; it forms at the bottom of an ice layer near its contact with water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Glace d'eau douce consistant en de nombreux cristaux allongés et tubes creux ayant des formes variables, disposés en couches et renfermant des bulles d'air.

Spanish

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