Glacial stream

A glacial stream is a channelized accumulation of liquid water which flow in a channel formed by a glacier. Depending on where they flow, they can be classified into supraglacial, englacial and subglacial streams.[1]

Rupal River is an example of glacial stream.

References
  1. "Glossary of Glacier Terminology". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
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