The accumulation of rock debris carried and deposited by a glacier along its margins, at its snout, or beneath its base, building ridges that mark the glacier's former extent. Terminal moraines record a glacier's farthest advance, while lateral and ground moraines record its flanks and retreat.
Facts
Timescale
Timescale (category) Process Type Connections
Sources
1. Moraine (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia infobox 'Lead section' = 'A moraine is any accumulation of unconsolidated debris (regolith an...' on 'Moraine'View the Source 2. Moraine - National Geographic Education
Definition sectionQuote, Definition section
A moraine is material left behind by a moving glacier. This material is usually soil and rock.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.