What term describes the process of ice or snow being removed from a glacier or snowfield through melting, sublimation, or breaking off?

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25 Mar 2021
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Ablation refers to the loss of ice or snow from a glacier or snowfield caused by melting, sublimation, or calving. This distinguishes it from abrasion, which involves scraping of the surface, and other unrelated processes such as bank collapse or outwash formation.

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