Glacial Lake Agassiz

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An ancient glacial lake that existed during the last Ice Age in North America, significant for its massive outflow that contributed to dramatic environmental changes.

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Episode #048: Meandering Meltwater Musings and Lake Agassiz

KosmographiaOct 15, 2020

The podcast explores the fascinating geological features known as drumlins, created by massive ice sheet meltwater. Host Randall Carlson and guest Jerome Lesemann discuss the historical significance of Glacial Lake Agassiz and the implications of megafloods on the landscape. They highlight how these features challenge conventional gradualist geological theories.

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