Egholm et al 2009 (6) Flashcards
1
Q
The height of mountain ranges reflects…
A
the balance between tectonic rock uplift, crustal strength and surface denudation.
It is also directly influenced by the extent of glaciation through an efficient denudation mechanism known as the glacial buzzsaw.
2
Q
The geomorphic signature of the glacial buzzsaw is…
A
A concentrated of surface area at elevations corresponding to the glacial ELA or the snowlike, which roughly coincide for temperate glaciers.
