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Glaciation
a process by which glaciers form and spread
Fjord
a long, steep-sided glacial valley now filled by seawater.
Geothermal Energy
a form of energy conversion that captures heat energy from within Earth.
Hot Spring
a spring whose water issues at a temperature higher than that of its surroundings
Geyser
a spring that throws forth intermittent jets of heated water and steam
Loess
fine, yellowish, brownish topsoil made up of particles of silt and clay, carried and deposited by the wind
Dike
large bank of earth and stone that holds back water
Polder
low-lying area from which seawater has been drained to create new land
Mistral
a strong northerly wind from the Alps that can bring cold air to southern France
foehn
a dry wind that blows from the leeward sides of mountains, sometimes melting snow and causing avalanches; term used mainly in Europe