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Tarn

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarn_%28lake%29)

A tarn (or corrie loch) is a mountain lake or pool, formed in a cirque excavated by a glacier. It is formed when either rain or river water fills the cirque. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
N/ABlea Tarn
Blea Water
Blelham Tarn
Ghyll Head
Grisedale Tarn
Levers Water
Little Langdale Tarn
Priest Pot
Red Tarn (Helvellyn)
Scoat Tarn
Stickle Tarn
Tarn Hows
Devoke Water
Lake

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28-Oct-2013

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