rim ridge

rim ridge

[′rim ‚rij]
(geology)
A minor ridge of till defining the edge of a moraine plateau.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
References in periodicals archive ?
Once at the top, follow the path and head west along the back and then the crest of the rim ridge.
ICE AGE BEAUTY; ERYL CRUMP EXPLORES SPECTACULAR SCENERY SCULPTED BY GLACIERS
At the top, follow the path and head west along the back and then the crest of the rim ridge. The path will turn right and head north to reach the small summit at the top of the Craig Cwm Amarch ridge which heads south west from the summit.
DAYTRIPPER
Peary's north-pole rim ridge is in perpetual sunlight, with the Sun always just above the horizon.
Polar pleasures: the lunar poles provide telescopic observers with some of the Moon's most challenging landscapes
Encyclopedia browser ?
Full browser ?