3.4.7

Snowdonia

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Example of a Glacial Landscape - Snowdonia

Snowdonia is a classic example of a glacial landscape. Located in North Wales, Snowdonia has been iced over during many glacial periods. The upland areas, called the Glyders, are scattered with typical glacial landforms:

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Arêtes

  • E.g. Y Gribin.
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Tarns

  • E.g. Llyn Bochlwyd and Llyn Idwal.
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Ribbon lakes

  • E.g. Llyn Ogwen.
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Glacial troughs

  • E.g. Nant Ffrancon.
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Moraines

  • Moraine has been deposited all around Llyn Idwal.
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Truncated spur

  • The lower end of the arête, Y Gribin, has been interrupted by the Ogwen valley. A truncated spur has been left behind as a result.

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