Energy Paradox

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Definition

An unresolved concept in geology concerning the understanding of the energy required for large-scale geological events like floods and how it manifests in the landscape.

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Episode #060: Relict Appalachian Megaflood Phenomena

KosmographiaFeb 19, 2021

The podcast dives deep into the Megaflood features found in the Appalachians and the geological forces behind them. It discusses the historical debates between gradualist and catastrophist theories in geology and revisits the unresolved Energy Paradox. With visual aids and maps, RC highlights the significant impact of past cataclysmic events on the region's landscape.

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