Description
Erosion and deposition by glacial meltwaters occurs early in interglacial intervals. The process potentially results in downcutting of river channels, deposition of alluvium and glacial outwash and formation of stream terraces. The net effect is similar to other forms of erosion/sedimentation - potential shortening of flowpaths and modifications of the biosphere.
OPA Category
Category as used in the OPA assessment
Climatic processes and events
OPA Number
Number as used in the OPA assessment
2.04
NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)
Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999
1.2.07, 1.3.05