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nunatak

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nunatak [′nən·ə‚tak]
(geology)
An isolated hill, knob, ridge, or peak of bedrock projecting prominently above the surface of a glacier and completely surrounded by glacial ice.


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They disappeared into the distance toward the snow-covered rock--perhaps a nunatak, lying in wait for global warming to melt the ice and transform its landmass into a real island.
The overriding theme of this year's winners was comfort, including the Nunatak Raku Alpine Bag ($497 to $581).
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