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GLACIER ROCHEUX [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
DEF

A very slowly moving river of equiangular rock debris, whose interstices are probably ice-filled.

OBS

rock glacier: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

PHR

Lobate, spatulate, tongue-shaped rock glacier.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
DEF

Masse dynamique de matériaux rocheux hétérométriques cimentés par de la glace et se déplaçant lentement le long d'une pente.

CONT

Glaciers rocheux, terme ultime vers lequel évolue le glacier enterré et les dépôts interstratifiés de neige et d'éboulis.

OBS

[Ce phénomène se produit] en haute montagne (Tien Shan au Kirghizistan) ou dans les régions de pergélisol.

OBS

glacier rocheux : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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