What is another word for supraglacial?
Pronunciation: [sˈʌpɹɐɡlˌe͡ɪʃə͡l] (IPA) 
Supraglacial refers to environmental conditions or features that pertain to the surface of a glacier. Synonyms for supraglacial include glaciofluvial, englacial, proglacial, and firn. Glaciofluvial refers to features or conditions related to the flow of water along or within a glacier. Englacial pertains to features or conditions within a glacier. Proglacial refers to areas or features that exist in front of a glacier. Firn is a type of granular snow that is in the process of becoming glacial ice. All of these synonyms contribute to a better understanding of the complex conditions that can exist in and around glaciers, and the impact they have on the surrounding environment.
