Subglacial debris

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Term: Subglacial debris
Definition: Debris which has been released from ice at the base of a glacier. Individual stones usually show signs of rounding as a result of abrasion at the contact between ice and bedrock.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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