In geology, glaciation is the process by which the land is covered by glaciers. Glaciations are periods when this happens. the process in which land is covered by glaciers, or the effect this process has
the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action; "Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe"
(a) The formation, movement, and recession of glaciers or ice sheets (b) A collective term for the geologic processes of glacial activity, including erosion and deposition, and the resulting effects of such action on the earth's surface <c> A glacial epoch, or a glacial stage, a part of geologic time during which glaciers were more extensive than at present
1 the transformation of cloud particles from water drops to ice crystals Thus, a cumulonimbus cloud is said to have a "glaciated" upper portion 2 land surface cover of ice or snow
the process of covering the earth with glaciers or masses of ice the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action; "Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe