Glacio-fluvial features

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Definition

Landforms created by the interaction of glacial ice and meltwater, often seen as evidence of past ice ages and glacial dynamics.

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Episode #055: Clues to Reconstruct Megaflood Events

KosmographiaDec 29, 2020

In this episode, Randall Carlson explores glacio-fluvial features in Central New York and beyond, potentially linked to a massive impact event that shaped regions like the Rochester Basin. He highlights the importance of understanding ice accumulation and catastrophic flooding events in Earth's history. Utilizing modern observational tools, Carlson examines recent geological phenomena that reveal clues about our planet's past.

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