At the base of many of these valleys are cirques . Glacial Uplift Upward movement of the Earth's crust following isostatic depression from the weight of the continental glaciers . Glacial Valley Valley that was influenced by the presence of glaciers . Similar to glacial trough . A large long lasting accumulation of snow and ice that develops on land.
Most glaciers flow along topographic gradients because of their weight and gravity .
Glaciofluvial Geomorphic feature whose origin is related to the processes associated with glacial meltwater . Glaze Coating of ice that forms when rain falls on a surface with a temperature below freezing. Gleization A soil formation process that occurs in poorly drained environments. Results in the development of extensive soil organic layer over a layer of chemically reduced clay that takes on a blue color. This soil type is found in habitats that are frequently flooded or permanently waterlogged.