glaciology
noun
the branch of geology that deals with the nature, distribution, and action of glaciers and with their effect on the earth's topography.
glaciological
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a word derived from
glaciology.
Example Sentences
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"But there is significant disagreement within the glaciological community about the precise location of Hektoria Glacier's grounding line because it's so difficult to get accurate records from radar satellites in this fast-flowing region," he added.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2025
At the time, Wadhams imagined himself part of a glaciological tradition stretching back to the Napoleonic Wars.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 8, 2018
