Outlet glacier

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Term: Outlet glacier
Definition: A glacier, usually of valley-glacier form, that drains an ice sheet, icefield or ice cap. In the accumulation zone the glacier outline may not be well defined because of the subdued relief.
GCW IHPGlacierMassBalance
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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