Information About ™Bergshrund |
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A Bergschrund is a singular split or Crevasse in the Ice of a mountain Glacier , Basically, a bergschrund is formed when the glacier moves while its borders are firmly frozen to the rock, comparable to the forming of geological Faults . In a Corrie or Cirque , the bergschrund is positioned at the rear, parallel to the back wall of the corrie. It is caused by the rotational movement of the glacier. In a longitudinal glacier, the bergschrund is at the top end of the glacier at a right angle to the flow of the glacier. It is caused by the downwards flow of the glacier. Bergschrunds extend to the Bedrock and can have a depth of well over 100 metres. In winter, Bergschrunds are often filled by snow from Avalanche s from the mountain flank above it, but in later summer due to ablation it lies open and can present a very difficult obstacle to Alpinists . The bergschrund is distinct from the randkluft (also called '''rimaye''') which is the crevasse of which one face is the rock, back wall of the corrie. The randkluft arises in part from the additional Ablation of the ice arising from the presence of the relatively warm rock face. (Benn & Evans). However, the randkluft is sometimes called a bergschrund. (OED) REFERENCES
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