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1. Geography a semicircular or crescent-shaped basin with steep sides and a gently sloping floor formed in mountainous regions by the erosive action of a glacier 2. Archaeol an obsolete term for circle cirque [sərk] (geology) A steep elliptic to elongated enclave high on mountains in calcareous districts, usually forming the blunt end of a valley. Also known as corrie; cwm. Cirque a natural bowl-shaped depression near the summit of a mountain, with steep rocky walls and a sloping concave bottom. It is formed by the action of small glaciers, snow fields, and subsequent frost weathering. Some cirques have permanent glaciers or firn accumulation; others have seasonal accumulations of snow, and very often the cirque bottom is filled with water(high-mountain lakes). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | VAREKAI CIRQUE DU SOLEIL DEPARTING DATE: JANUARY 16 2010 PRICE: FROM pounds 129 THE spectacular performance of the Cirque du Soleil has to be seen to be believed. The circus show Cirque du Soleil has sold 80,000 tickets for its debut Russian tour, founder Guy Laliberte said on Tuesday. The circus show Cirque du Soleil has sold 80,000 tickets for its debut Russian tour, founder Guy Laliberte said on Tuesday. |
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