Episode #065: Scablands Megafloods - Questioning the Doctrine

Summary

In this episode of the Randall Carlson Podcast, the hosts discuss the mysterious 'merging megaflood' deposits found at Tammany Bar near Lewiston, Idaho. They delve into the complex geological features of the eastern Scablands and the impact of glacial activity and ice dams on these landscapes. The conversation raises critical questions about the established understanding of Ice Age Floods in the Pacific Northwest.

Key takeaways

• 1Merging megaflood deposits at Tammany Bar along the Snake River
• 2Eastern Scabland tract and Cheney Palouse erosional features
• 3Lake Missoula and the role of ice dams in flood events
• 4Disagreements regarding peak discharge rates of historical floods
• 5The Lake Pend Oreille basin as a significant area for Ice Age Flood studies

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Transcript excerpt

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Excerpt from Kosmographia, Jun 12, 2021. Rights remain with the original creators. Hear the full episode at the source.