| 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 GCW |