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Arete

A jagged, narrow ridge that separates two adjacent glacier valleys or cirques. The ridge frequently resembles the blade of a serrated knife. A French term referring to the bones in a fish backbone.

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  • Industry/Domain: Water bodies
  • Category: Glaciers
  • Government Agency: USGS
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