Superimposed ice

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Term: Superimposed ice
Definition: Ice exposed at the surface of a glacier that was formed by the freezing of melted snow after deposition; usually located below the snow line and above the equilibrium line. Although it is ice, it is part of the accumulation area.
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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