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Ice-marginal lake

A lake that is located adjacent to the terminus of a glacier. Typically, these lakes form in bedrock basins scoured by the glacier. They enlarge as the glacier retreats. Sometimes they are dammed by an End or Recessional Moraine.

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