Push moraine

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Term: Push moraine
Definition: A complex landform ranging from a few metres to tens of metres in height comprising assorted debris that has been pushed up by a glacier during an advance. Push moraines are best developed in front of polythermal glaciers.
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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