Cirque Morphology

Cirques are a prime location for snow to accumulate to form a glacier. 

Click on the links to view a picture and a description of the features of a cirque glacier.
Cirque
Tarn
Arête
Col
Horn

Small cirque cut into plateau - Baffin Island, Canada
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