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Eskers Flashcards

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Eskers Appearance

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Long, sinous ridges on valley floor

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Eskers Formation

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(BASICALLY DRUMLINS)

Material deposited in subglacial tunnels as supply of meltwater decreases at end of glacial period.

Subglacial streams may carry huge amounts of debris under pressure in confined tunnels in base of ice

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Eskers landform type

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ICE CONTRACT fluvio-glacial

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