glacial surge (Q1161)
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They are glaciers that suddenly accelerate to ice flow speeds that are up to two orders of magnitude higher, reaching speeds of tens or even over 100 m per day. The high speed results in a total transformation of the surface.
- surging glaciers
- glacier surges
- glacier surge
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | glacial surge |
They are glaciers that suddenly accelerate to ice flow speeds that are up to two orders of magnitude higher, reaching speeds of tens or even over 100 m per day. The high speed results in a total transformation of the surface. |
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