moréia
1. A mass of rock and sediment carried down and deposited by a glacier, typically forming ridges and mounds
The hikers observed the moraine left behind by the glacier thousands of years ago.
Os caminhantes observaram a moréia deixada pela geleira milhares de anos atrás.
2. Accumulated debris of glacial origin found along the margins or terminus of a glacier
Terminal moraines often mark the farthest extent of glacial advance.
As moréias terminais frequentemente marcam o alcance máximo do avanço glacial.
The term 'moraine' is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts related to geology, glaciology, and geography. It is not commonly used in everyday Brazilian or American English conversation, but is essential terminology in earth sciences education and professional geological discussions. In regions with significant glacial history (such as New England, Canada, and Scandinavia), moraines are prominent landscape features.
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