Subglacial Meltwater Floods

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Definition

Massive floods that occur when meltwater trapped beneath ice sheets is released, reshaping landscapes and eroding geological formations.

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Episode #054: Traumatic Subglacial Erosion of Finger Lakes Region

KosmographiaDec 22, 2020

In this episode, Randall Carlson delves into the unique topography and erosion features of the Finger Lakes region, exploring its geological history shaped by ancient floods. He discusses observations by early natural philosopher James Hall and recent research by geologists Wright and Shaw regarding subglacial meltwater events. Carlson utilizes seismic reflection profiles to reveal the dynamic processes that reshaped central New York's landscapes during the Late Pleistocene epoch.

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