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Generally, the process of providing nourishment or sustenance; thus, in [[glaciology]], the combined processes that serve to increase the mass of a [[glacier]] or [[snowfield]]; the opposite of [[ablation]]. | |Explanation=The deposition of [[snow]] is the major form of [[glacial]] alimentation, but other forms of [[precipitation]] along with [[sublimation]], refreezing of meltwater, etc. also contribute. The additional mass produced by alimentation is termed [[accumulation]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:16, 13 January 2024
Generally, the process of providing nourishment or sustenance; thus, in glaciology, the combined processes that serve to increase the mass of a glacier or snowfield; the opposite of ablation.
The deposition of snow is the major form of glacial alimentation, but other forms of precipitation along with sublimation, refreezing of meltwater, etc. also contribute. The additional mass produced by alimentation is termed accumulation.
