Branched-valley glacier

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Term: Branched-valley glacier
Definition: Glacier that has one or more tributary glaciers that flow into it; distinguished from a simple valley glacier that has only a single tributary glacier.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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