bergschrunds

[US]/bɜːrɡʃraʊnd/
[UK]/bərɡˈʃro͞ond/

Translation

n.A fissure or crack in a glacier at its edge or terminus.; A crevice that forms at the head of a glacier, where ice breaks away from the underlying bedrock.

Phrases & Collocations

bergschrund formation

glacial bergschrund

crossing the bergschrund

bergschrund widening

analyze the bergschrund

study of bergschrunds

bergschrund morphology

bergschrund depth measurement

Example Sentences

the climbers carefully approached the bergschrund at dawn.

understanding the bergschrund is crucial for safe mountain climbing.

they used ropes to navigate across the bergschrund.

the guide pointed out the bergschrund to the inexperienced hikers.

many accidents occur near the bergschrund during winter.

they studied the formation of the bergschrund in their geology class.

crossing the bergschrund requires careful planning.

the bergschrund often forms at the edge of a glacier.

photographers love to capture the beauty of the bergschrund.

he explained how to identify a bergschrund to the group.

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