Simple basin

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Term: Simple basin
Definition: Glacier is fed from one single basin; Catchment area is detectable; Defined and limited by underlying or surface topographic features; Develops a glacier tongue out of one basin; Single accumulation area; Does not need to be located in a valley (-> Mountain glacier)
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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