Stagnation

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Term: Stagnation
Definition: The in-situ melting of glacier ice. Many glaciers have stagnant termini, covered by thick sediment debris. Some support vegetation, including mature forests.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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