Glaciated

/ˈɡleɪʃieɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Covered by or shaped by glaciers and glaciation, especially describing landscapes modified by ice ages.

Etymology

Past participle of glaciate. Describes the current or historical state of a region that has been subjected to glacial action.

Kelly Says

Glaciated valleys have a distinctive U-shape (because glaciers are wider than rivers), while non-glaciated valleys look V-shaped—it's the fingerprint ice leaves on Earth!

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