High polar glacier
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006244
A type of glacier located in the high-latitude polar regions, such as Antarctica or Greenland, where the air temperature remains well below freezing year-round. The ice throughout the entire glacier, including at its base, is below the pressure melting point, causing it to be frozen to the bedrock. Consequently, these cold-based glaciers move very slowly, primarily through internal ice deformation rather than basal sliding.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006244 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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