Rotational slip
What Rotational slip means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: AQA
Circular movement of ice within a corrie hollow, pivoting about a central point, with basal meltwater reducing friction so the glacier slides and erodes deeply.
The circular movement of glacial ice in a hollow, which causes severe erosion and over-deepening.
The circular movement of glacial ice in a hollow, caused by gravity and the weight of the ice.
Topics that use Rotational slip
- Glacial landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
- A variety of physical processes interact to shape glaciated upland landscapes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Glacial erosion and deposition create distinctive landforms within glaciated upland landscapes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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