| Term: | Basal ice layer |
| Definition: |
The layer of ice at the bed of a glacier that is the product of melting and refreezing (regelation, q.v.). It is strongly layered, sheared and incorporates a variable amount of debris. Swisseduc
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| Term: | Basal ice layer |
| Definition: | The layer of ice at the bed of a glacier that is the product of melting and refreezing (regelation, q.v.). It is strongly layered, sheared and incorporates a variable amount of debris. |