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Term: Valley glacier
Definition: A glacier that flows for all or most of its length within the walls of a mountain valley. Also called an Alpine Glacier or a Mountain Glacier.
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Term: Valley glacier
Definition: A mountain glacier whose flow is confined by valley walls.  NSIDCCryosphere 

A glacier that flows for all or most of its length within the walls of a mountain valley. Also called an Alpine Glacier or a Mountain Glacier.

A glacier flowing down a valley and in consequence having a distinct tongue. The glacier outline is well-defined.  IHPGlacierMassBalance 

Glacier which flows down a valley.  WMOHydrology 

A glacier bounded by the walls of a valley, and descending from high mountains, from an ice cap on a plateau, or from an ice sheet.  Swisseduc 

A glacier lying primarily in a mountain valley.  AMSglossary 

A glacier which flows down a valley.  SPRI 

Accumulation area is clearly defined and limited by the topography; Ice free slopes normally overlook glacier surface; Follows a preexisting valley; Flows down a valley; the catchment area is well defined  GLIMSGlacier 

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Term: Valley glacier
Definition: A mountain glacier whose flow is confined by valley walls.
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Term: Valley glacier
Definition: Glacier which flows down a valley.
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Term: Valley glacier
Definition: A glacier flowing down a valley and in consequence having a distinct tongue. The glacier outline is well-defined.
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Term: Valley glacier
Definition: A glacier bounded by the walls of a valley, and descending from high mountains, from an ice cap on a plateau, or from an ice sheet.
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Term: Valley glacier
Definition: A glacier lying primarily in a mountain valley.
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Term: Valley glacier
Definition: A glacier which flows down a valley.
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Term: Valley glacier
Definition: Accumulation area is clearly defined and limited by the topography; Ice free slopes normally overlook glacier surface; Follows a preexisting valley; Flows down a valley; the catchment area is well defined
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