Glacial trough

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Term: Glacial trough
Definition: A glaciated valley or fjord (q.v.), often characterised by steep sides and a flat bottom, with multiple basins, resulting primarily from erosion by strongly channelled ice.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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