Alpine Type Of Glacier (Noun)
Meaning
A glacier that moves down from a high valley.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The path leading to the top of the mountain revealed an alpine type of glacier moving slowly through the valley below.
- Among the different types of glaciers, an alpine type of glacier stands out due to its origin in high mountain valleys.
- A prominent example of an alpine type of glacier can be seen in the high-altitude regions of the Rocky Mountains.
- This type of glacier often moves rapidly down steep mountain slopes as an alpine type of glacier typically forms in high-altitude valleys.
- As we ascended higher into the mountains, we caught a glimpse of an alpine type of glacier moving down from a high valley.