Pothole

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Term: Pothole
Definition: Verically sided, commonly cylindrical hollows cut into bedrock by turbulent water that is laden with debris. In a glacial context they may be several metres deep, formed by water under high pressure at the glacier bed.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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