Glaciotectonics and its relationship to other glaciogenic processes
Abstract
Glaciotectonics is defined as the mechanical action of glacial ice on the substratum. The author seeks to differentiate more clearly between glaciotectonic processes and other glacial processes, particularly erosion, and deposition by lodgement. It is, however, concluded that since the processes naturally coexist, one should not always expect to be able to separate out their geological products.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cryospheric studies and observations
Geological formations and processes
Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 191–193
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter