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Record 1 2008-09-11

English

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

The forward and downslope movement of the terminus of a glacier, generally resulting from a period of positive net balance, or an access of accumulation over ablation.

OBS

Its rate is usually measured in meters per year.

OBS

glacial advance: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Avancée d'un glacier sur un espace antérieurement non englacé.

OBS

[Ce mouvement s'observe] en période de bilan positif avec une alimentation qui excède l'ablation.

OBS

progression glaciale; avancée glaciaire : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Glaciología
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
CONT

El famoso Prospect Park de Brooklyn se encuentra en una gigantesca propiedad de 526 acres [...]. Su terreno cuenta con un sistema de lagunas artificiales, un riachuelo serpentino, un barranco rocoso y varios árboles nativos y exóticos. El impacto de la progresión glaciar todavía se puede ver bien dentro de Prospect Park.

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