The phrase
"past glaciation" refers to a period of time in the Earth's history when large portions of land were covered by thick sheets of ice called glaciers.
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«past»
«glaciation»
Sentences with «past glaciation»
- We do estimate that an area of hydrocarbon reserves twice the size of Russia was directly influenced by ice sheets during past glaciation. (sciencedaily.com)
- Focus of Study Glacier and rock interactions: how the underlying rock influences glacier flow and how past glaciations have affected tectonics. (polenet.org)
- Present and past glaciation threshold in the Cascade Range, Washington U.S.A.: topographicand climatic controls and paleoclimatic implications. (nichols.edu)
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