| Term: | Tidewater glacier |
| Definition: |
Mountain glacier that terminates in the ocean. NSIDCCryosphere
A glacier that terminates in the sea, with terminus either floating or grounded below sea level. The adjective indicates geographical setting, and not that tides play a role in the mass balance. IHPGlacierMassBalance A glacier with a terminus that ends in a body of water influenced by tides, such as the ocean or a large lake. Typically, tidewater glaciers calve ice to produce icebergs. A glacier that terminates in the sea. Some writers restrict the term to a glacier with its terminus resting on the sea floor. Swisseduc GCW |