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Depending on when it was formed, the size and speed it is moving it could be either an Avalanche or Glacier.

If it is an incredibly old, slow moving, large, ice mass it is likely a Glacier; however if it is a quickly moving, small (relatively), ice mass it is an Avalanche.

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is a glacier.

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an avalanche

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An Alpine Glacier.

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