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glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi /noun [mass noun]The study of the internal dynamics and effects of glaciers.Both institutions will collaborate on synthesis, and will welcome involvement from parties with expertise on geomorphology, ecology, and Dry Valleys glaciology....- During the expedition, which lasted more than three months, its members performed research work in glaciology, meteorology, geophysics, geology, geochemistry, mineralogy, hydrogeology, zoology, botany, and ecology.
- He alternates chapters about all aspects of ‘the Ice’ - glaciology, ice-pack dynamics, ice shelves, etc. with chapters on exploration, literature, Antarctic science, and geopolitics.
Derivativesglaciological /ˌɡleɪsɪɒləˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l / adjective ...- Unique geological, glaciological, and meteorological studies continue there from purpose-built bases around the edge of Antarctica or at the South Pole.
- Polar ice shelves are significant and widespread glaciological features in Antarctica.
- Since 1702, floods caused by glaciological conditions have repeatedly caused death and destruction in the region.
glaciologist /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒɪst / noun ...- A glaciologist said the crevasses could be wide open, waiting to swallow the unwary.
- It's becoming more and more obvious to glaciologists worldwide that ice shelves form a buttressing effect to the inland ice.
- European glaciologists had drilled the high point to bedrock back in the early 1990s.
OriginLate 19th century: from Latin glacies 'ice' + -logy. |