glaciation
gla
ˌgleɪ
glei
cia
ˈʃieɪ
shiei
tion
ʃən
shēn
/ɡlˌe‍ɪsɪˈe‍ɪʃən/

Définition et signification de « glaciation » en anglais

Glaciation
01

glaciation, période glaciaire

the geological process involving the expansion and movement of glaciers, shaping landscapes through erosion, deposition, and the formation of distinctive glacial landforms
Exemples
Glacial striations on bedrock surfaces provide evidence of the direction of ice flow during glaciation.
Les stries glaciaires sur les surfaces rocheuses fournissent des preuves de la direction de l'écoulement de la glace pendant la glaciation.
02

glaciation, englacement

the state or condition of a region being covered by glaciers or ice as a result of glacial activity
Exemples
Glaciation left thick ice sheets across the landscape.
La glaciation a laissé d'épaisses couches de glace à travers le paysage.
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