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zone of accumulation

American  

noun

  1. B horizon.

zone of accumulation Scientific  

  1. See B horizon

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In the zone of accumulation, the rate of annual snowfall is greater than the rate of melting.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017

Cross-sectional view of an alpine glacier showing internal flow lines, zone of accumulation, snow line, and zone of melting.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017

In the zone of accumulation, the rate of snowfall is greater than the rate of melting.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

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