Basal ice layer

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Term: Basal ice layer
Definition: The layer of ice at the bed of a glacier that is the product of melting and refreezing (regelation, q.v.). It is strongly layered, sheared and incorporates a variable amount of debris.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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