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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > SOLID EARTH > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > GLACIAL PROCESSES > SCOURING

Preferred term

SCOURING  

Definition

  • Erosion resulting from glacial action, whereby the surface material is removed and the rock fragments carried by the glacier abrade, scratch, and polish the bedrock. (en)

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Change note

  • 2013-03-05 08:58:04.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (SCOURING [7ca88385-d0cf-439c-9a12-86b926b71582,82803] - GLACIAL PROCESSES [d7b62912-5970-46b1-be45-6a603c9a6979,82723]);
  • 2013-04-01 11:24:38.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: Erosion resulting from glacial action, whereby the surface material is removed and the rock fragments carried by the glacier abrade, scratch, and polish the bedrock. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/7ca88385-d0cf-439c-9a12-86b926b71582

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