| Term: | Simple basin |
| Definition: |
Glacier is fed from one single basin; Catchment area is detectable; Defined and limited by underlying or surface topographic features; Develops a glacier tongue out of one basin; Single accumulation area; Does not need to be located in a valley (-> Mountain glacier) GLIMSGlacier
GCW |
| Term: | Simple basin |
| Definition: | Glacier is fed from one single basin; Catchment area is detectable; Defined and limited by underlying or surface topographic features; Develops a glacier tongue out of one basin; Single accumulation area; Does not need to be located in a valley (-> Mountain glacier) |