Ice stream

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Term: Ice stream
Definition: A stream of ice with strongly enhanced flow that is part of an ice sheet. It is often separated from surrounding ice by strongly sheared, crevassed margins. See also Outlet glacier.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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