Classical Glacial Features – The Matterhorn Glaciers

Classical Glacial Features – The Matterhorn Glaciers

Take the rack and pinion railway from Zermatt

Classical Glacial Features – The Matterhorn Glaciers

glacier

corrie (cwm / cirque)zone of accumulation

Classical Glacial Features – The Matterhorn Glaciers

moraine

medial moraine

lateral moraine

Classical Glacial Features – The Matterhorn Glaciers

moraine

medial moraine

lateral moraine

Classical Glacial Features – The Matterhorn Glaciers

Corrie

Arête

Pyramidal Peak (Horn)

Classical Glacial Features – The Matterhorn Glaciers

corrie

corrie lake (tarn)

lip

steep back-wall

Classical Glacial Features – The Matterhorn Glaciers

Teacher Notes ; these few pictures were taken in August 2006 – they illustrate some of the common features associated with glaciers. The inserted picture of the Matterhorn has been taken from the internet as the day was inadequately clear for a good photograph. Key words have been added to each slide. The presentation could be developed further. Paul Routledge