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Outlet glacier

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007758

A stream of ice that flows from an ice cap or ice sheet, often confined by surrounding bedrock valleys. These glaciers act as conduits for ice discharge from the interior of large ice masses to lower elevations or the ocean. Their flow rates can vary significantly, influencing sea level rise.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007758
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007758",
  "term": "Outlet glacier",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A stream of ice that flows from an ice cap or ice sheet, often confined by surrounding bedrock valleys. These glaciers act as conduits for ice discharge from the interior of large ice masses to lower elevations or the ocean. Their flow rates can vary significantly, influencing sea level rise.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/outlet-glacier/"
}

Record 6,840 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.