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Record 1 2015-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
DEF

[A] vertical [hole] in the ice that [is] formed when surface puddles melt through to the underlying water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
DEF

[Trou vertical] dans la glace qui se [forme] quand, du fait de la fusion, les mares de surface rejoignent l'eau sous-jacente.

Spanish

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