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Gletschertor

glacial portal, opening at the glacier snout

noun GLETCH-er-tohr Rare
Travel & Places Geography

Usage Note

Gletschertor is the cave-like opening at the lower end (Zunge) of a glacier where meltwater exits. It is a distinctive and photogenic feature of Alpine glaciers, though rising temperatures mean many are retreating rapidly.

Examples

"Aus dem Gletschertor strömte eiskaltes Schmelzwasser in den Bergbach."

Natural Translation

Ice-cold meltwater streamed from the glacial portal into the mountain stream.

Literal Translation

From the glacial portal streamed ice-cold melt water into the mountain stream.

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