Terrestrial calving

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Term: Terrestrial calving
Definition: Dry calving; Ice front breaks off over cliffs or rock steps of different height; This class has been introduced to facilitate a differentiation between calving into water (lakes, sea) and dry calving.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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