Grounding line

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006100",
  "term": "Grounding line",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The boundary where a glacier or ice sheet transitions from resting on bedrock to floating on water. This line marks the point where the ice becomes buoyant and begins to calve icebergs. Its position is monitored to assess the stability and retreat of polar ice masses.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/grounding-line/"
}