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Glossary of glacier terminology: a glossary providing the vocabulary necessary to understand the modern glacier environment.

http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2004/1216/

An illustrated glossary of terms relating to modern glaciers and glacial landforms based mainly on Alaskan examples.

by Molnia, Bruce F.
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004-1216
Related topics:
Glaciation, Glaciology, Terminologies and classifications, Glacier features

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