Mid-Atlantic Continental Slope

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Definition

The underwater region that extends from the continental shelf into deeper waters; it features incised canyons and unique geological formations from past climatic events.

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Episode #100: Columbia Gorge MegaFloods / Tsunamis, Submarine Canyons & Shelf-slope Landslides

KosmographiaDec 15, 2023

The episode dives into Randall Carlson's explorations of catastrophic geological events and their impact on earth's features, including landslides and tsunamis. It highlights his tours through mystical landscapes such as the Columbia Gorge and Tennessee's natural wonders. Carlson and his colleagues contemplate the origins and implications of geological phenomena, such as 'tsunami boulders' and the mysterious structures along the Mid-Atlantic Continental Slope.

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