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Overdeepening (Glaciology 🗻)
Overdeepening is a characteristic of basins and valleys eroded by glaciers. An overdeepened valley profile is often eroded to depths which are hundreds of metres below the lowest continuous surface line along a valley or watercourse. This phenomenon is observed under modern-day glaciers, in saltwater fjords and freshwater lakes remaining after glaciers melt, as well...