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Bergschrund
For Bergschrund we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Climbing, Hiking and Physical Geography.
Bergschrund (Climbing) 
A crevasse that forms on the upper portion of a glacier where the moving section pulls away from the headwall. Also called a 'shrund.
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Bergschrund (Hiking)
[German, "hill gap"] A gap or crevasse at the edge of a glacier.
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Bergschrund (Physical Geography)
A deep crevasse commonly found at the head of an alpine glacier. Forms when the glacial ice pulls away from the mountain side.
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