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Term: Active rock glacier
Definition: A mass of rock fragments and finer material, generally on a slope, that contains either an Ice core or interstitial Ice, and shows evidence of on-going movement. Active Rock Glaciers possess steep fronts with slope angles that approach or exceed the angle of repose.
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Last Modified 2023.03.27
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Term: Active rock glacier
Definition: A mass of rock fragments and finer material, on a slope, that contains either an ice core or interstitial ice, and shows evidence of present movement.
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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Term: Active rock glacier
Definition: A mass of rock fragments and finer material, on a slope, that contains either an ice core or interstitial ice, and shows evidence of present movement
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by GCW Glossary
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