Niche glacier

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Term: Niche glacier
Definition: Very small glacier that occupies gullies and hollows on north-facing slopes (northern hemisphere) ; may develop into cirque glacier if conditions are favorable.
GCW NSIDCCryosphere
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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