| Term: | Drift |
| Definition: |
A collective term used to describe all types of glacier sedimentary deposits, regardless of the size or amount of sorting. The term includes all sediment that is transported by a glacier, whether it is deposited directly by a glacier or indirectly by running water that originates from a glacier.
A 19th century term, still in use, to describe all unconsolidated deposits associated with glaciers, glacial meltwater and icebergs. Swisseduc Any material deposited by a glacier. PhysicalGeography GCW |