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Glacial geology

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005974

The branch of geology that studies the processes and landforms associated with glaciers and ice sheets, both past and present. It investigates the erosional and depositional effects of ice, as well as the climatic conditions that lead to glaciation. This field provides insights into Earth's paleoclimate and geomorphological history.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005974
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005974",
  "term": "Glacial geology",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The branch of geology that studies the processes and landforms associated with glaciers and ice sheets, both past and present. It investigates the erosional and depositional effects of ice, as well as the climatic conditions that lead to glaciation. This field provides insights into Earth's paleoclimate and geomorphological history.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/glacial-geology/"
}

Record 4,126 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.