Term: | Firn limit |
Definition: |
The minimum elevation of firn lying on a glacier surface; each year's firn line marks a glacier's annual equilibrium line; also called firn line. NSIDCCryosphere
A synonym of firn line. IHPGlacierMassBalance The lower boundary of the zone of accumulation on a glacier where snow accumulates on an annual basis. Also called the Firn Line. PhysicalGeography GCW |
Term: | Firn limit |
Definition: | The minimum elevation of firn lying on a glacier surface; each year's firn line marks a glacier's annual equilibrium line; also called firn line. |
Term: | Firn limit |
Definition: | The lower boundary of the zone of accumulation on a glacier where snow accumulates on an annual basis. Also called the Firn Line. |
Term: | Firn limit |
Definition: | A synonym of firn line. |