Glacial Drift
Glacial drift is the term for all sediments of glacier origin.
Glacial deposits or glacial drift refer to all sediments of glacial origin. These deposits include materials such as till, moraines, outwash plains, and glacial erratics that are left behind by the movement of glaciers.
Glacial Drift
Glacial deposits, often referred to as glacial drift, are the general term for all sediments deposited by a glacier. This can include material like till, moraine, and glacial erratics left behind as the glacier moves and melts.
Glacial sediments are typically unsorted, meaning they contain a wide range of particle sizes. They often show distinct layering or banding due to the way glaciers move and deposit material. These sediments may also contain a mix of rock types and sizes due to the abrasive nature of glacial ice grinding against the underlying bedrock.
Krzysztof Brodzikowski has written: 'Glacigenic sediments' -- subject(s): Glacial landforms, Sediments (Geology), Glacial deposits, Glacial epoch
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The layered sediments that form on the bottom of a glacial lake are called "glacial lacustrine deposits." These deposits typically consist of fine-grained sediments, such as silt and clay, which settle in calm waters. Over time, they can accumulate in distinct layers, reflecting variations in sediment supply and water conditions.