Pro-glacial lakes

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Definition

Temporary lakes formed by melting glaciers, often found in areas once covered by ice, contributing to insights on climate change patterns.

Related episodes

Episode #086: The Natural Order - Variable Climate / Giant Ice Age Lakes

KosmographiaAug 11, 2022

The podcast discusses the recent storms and flooding in western Montana, linking them to evidence of massive pro-glacial lakes and catastrophic climate events across North America. Key historical writings related to climate change and migrations are explored, emphasizing the role of natural variability in past climate oscillations. The Sun is identified as the main source of melting energy for glaciers in the context of global climate change.

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