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Valley breeze Local thermal circulation pattern found in areas of topographic relief. In this circulation system, surface winds blow from the valley bottom to areas of higher elevation during the daytime. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valley glacier A mountain glacier whose flow is confined by valley walls. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valley glacier Glacier which flows down a valley. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valley glacier A glacier which flows down a valley. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valley glacier A glacier flowing down a valley and in consequence having a distinct tongue. The glacier outline is well-defined. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valley glacier A glacier that flows for all or most of its length within the walls of a mountain valley. Also called an Alpine Glacier or a Mountain Glacier. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valley glacier Accumulation area is clearly defined and limited by the topography; Ice free slopes normally overlook glacier surface; Follows a preexisting valley; Flows down a valley; the catchment area is well def ined GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valley glacier A glacier bounded by the walls of a valley, and descending from high mountains, from an ice cap on a plateau, or from an ice sheet. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valley glacier A glacier lying primarily in a mountain valley. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valleys No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
Valley train A linear accumulation of glaciofluvial outwash sediments found in a once glaciated valley. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valley wall The side slope of a stream or glacial valley. GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
valley wind A wind that ascends a mountain valley (upvalley wind) during the day; the daytime component of a mountain?valley wind system. Ryan McGranaghan 2023.04.16
Valley wind A wind that ascends a mountain valley (upvalley wind) during the day; the daytime component of a mountain-valley wind system. (Or valley breeze.) GCW Glossary 2023.03.27
Valman language No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
Valmy, Battle of, 1792 No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
Valparaiso, Battle of, 1891 No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
valuation No definition provided Ryan McGranaghan 2023.04.16
Valuation No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
Valuation of public utilities No definition provided Christopher Rauch 2023.12.01
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