abratsioon
Abratsioon is a term used in geology and geomorphology to describe the process of erosion caused by the grinding and scraping action of rocks and sediment carried by a glacier. As a glacier moves, it picks up and incorporates debris, ranging from fine silt to large boulders. This embedded debris acts like sandpaper, abrading the underlying bedrock and the sides of the valley.
The effect of abrasion is most noticeable on the bedrock surface, where it can polish, groove, and
Abrasion is a significant factor in shaping glaciated landscapes. It is responsible for deepening and widening