overskuede
Overskuede is a geomorphological term used to describe a landscape feature formed by repeated glacial polishing of bedrock surfaces. The term denotes broad, nearly flat to gently undulating plains where bedrock surfaces have been smoothed to a high degree by basal ice movement and meltwater under successive glacial cycles. Overskuede surfaces are typically associated with thin soils, sparse vegetation, and low relief topography, making the underlying rock highly visible.
Key characteristics include mirror-like bedrock surfaces, fine-scale striations running parallel to former ice flow, and shallow
Formation requires repeated subglacial abrasion and submeltwater polishing during cycles of glaciation. Intervening non-glacial periods may
Geographic distribution is documented across several high-latitude or high-altitude terrains in the Northern Hemisphere. Researchers use
Etymology: overskuede combines elements meaning "over" and "to shine or reveal" in Scandinavian languages, reflecting the