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esker is another name for glacial ridge
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What is a name for a rugged ridge?
arete
What is the ridge of debris left behind by a retreating glacier called?
"Eskir"EskerA glacial ridge could be defined as several things:- An arête: a steep ridge formed by glaciers.- Corries: formed through glacier action.- Eskir/esker: a ridge of sand and gravel deposited by glacial movement.- Serac: a block of ice formed by intersecting crevasses on a glacier
What is a sharp jagged mountain top called?
The sharp jagged mountain top is called the peak. The very top of the mountain might also be referred to as the summit.
Ridge left by a glacier?
The ridge formed from till deposits at the edge of a glacier is called a moraine. It may be formed from glacial flours or from large boulders.
A ridge of land that separates one watershed from another is what?
a divide
Name other than arete for a glacial ridge?
esker
What is a mountain ridge that separates the heads of opposing glacial valleys called?
This is called an ARETE
What does an arete form?
An arete is a mountain ridge that is steep sided and narrow along the ridge.
What is the name of a knife edged ridge between two corries?
arete
What is another name for glacial ridge?
"Eskir"Esker
What is mountain ridge?
Arete
What is a name for a rugged ridge?
arete
Sharp mountain ridge?
arete
How do you say Maple Ridge in French?
erable arete
What is the name of a Mountain ridge ending in rete?
Arete
What is a craggy ridge?
If you are referring to the Crossword clue "Craggy Ridge" try using 'Arete'.
Where in the mountain can you find an arete?
Wherever there is one. An arete is a sharp edged ridge, but it is not necessarily right at the top of the mountain.
