striations

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Term: striations
Definition: Linear fine scratches formed by the abrasive effect of debris-rich ice sliding over bedrock. Intersecting sets of striae are formed as stones are rotated, or if the direction of flow over bedrock changes. Or Striae
GCW Swisseduc
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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