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GLACIAL DISPLACEMENT  

Definition

  • The displacement of a glacier. The speed of glacial displacement is partly determined by friction. Friction makes the ice at the bottom of the glacier move slower than the upper portion. In alpine glaciers, friction is also generated at the valley's side walls, which slows the edges relative to the center. (en)

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  • 2013-03-05 08:56:37.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (GLACIAL DISPLACEMENT [5ddbaf71-b279-42cf-b250-faaefb627f66,82799] - GLACIAL PROCESSES [d7b62912-5970-46b1-be45-6a603c9a6979,82723]);
  • 2013-04-01 11:07:43.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: The displacement of a glacier. The speed of glacial displacement is partly determined by friction. Friction makes the ice at the bottom of the glacier move slower than the upper portion. In alpine glaciers, friction is also generated at the valley's side walls, which slows the edges relative to the center. language code: en);

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