Bergschrund

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Term: Bergschrund
Definition: A deep crevasse commonly found at the head of an alpine glacier. Forms when the glacial ice pulls away from the mountain side.
GCW PhysicalGeography
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by GCW Glossary
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