Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ground-moraine

Noun

/ɡraʊnd mɔːˈreɪnə/

Definition

A type of moraine that is formed beneath a glacier, consisting of a mix of sediment, rock, and other materials deposited as the glacier moves.

Examples

The forest floor was covered with a rich layer of ground-moraine, providing nutrients for the plants.
Geologists studied the ground-moraine to understand the glacier’s previous extent.
During our hike, we noticed the diverse ecosystems that developed on the ground-moraine left by the ancient ice sheet.

Meaning

Ground-moraine refers to the accumulation of debris that is left behind by a glacier after it retreats, which can include various types of soil and rocks.