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Glacial landforms

Cirque
An amphitheatre-like valley formed by glacial erosion
Esker
Long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel associated with former glaciers
Fjord
A long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by glacial activity
Glacial landform
Landform created by the action of glaciers
Moraine
Glacially formed accumulation of debris
U-shaped valley
Valleys formed by glacial scouring