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The Flow Characteristics of a Cirque Glacier and their Effect on Cirque Formation

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Glaciation is generally accepted as one of the primary factors in cirque formation. C. A. Cotton (1942) defines the processes of glaciation as erosion, transport and deposition of eroded debris. In order to understand better these processes a quantitative study was made of the flow characteristics and glacial structure of a small cirque glacier, Vesl-Skautbreen, Jotunheimen, Norway.

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McCall, J.G. (1972). The Flow Characteristics of a Cirque Glacier and their Effect on Cirque Formation. In: Embleton, C. (eds) Glaciers and Glacial Erosion. The Geographical Readings series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-15480-7_12

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