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noun Geology.
the gradual melting away of a glacier from the surface of a landmass.
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Deglaciation
is always a great word to know.
So is crust. Does it mean:
| tectonic boundary where two plates are moving toward each other |
| outer layer of the earth, about 22 miles deep under the continents and 6 miles deep under the oceans |
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deglaciation  (dē-glā'shē-ā'shən) Pronunciation Key
The uncovering of land that was previously covered by a glacier. Deglaciation occurs when a glacier melts. |
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