Episode #070: Immense Ice Dam Extrapolation / Floods Controversies

Summary

This podcast episode explores the controversial 'Ice Dam' theory related to Lake Missoula and the catastrophic Ice Age Megafloods that occurred around 13,000 years ago. Randall Carlson challenges the mainstream narrative by presenting evidence that suggests these floods were exacerbated by sudden meltwater from the Cordilleran Ice Sheet. His analysis, backed by geologist citations, critiques the feasibility of ice retaining a lake over 2000 feet deep.

Key takeaways

• 1Discussion of the 'Ice Dam' theory regarding Lake Missoula.
• 2Reference to the catastrophic Ice Age Megafloods in the Pacific Northwest.
• 3Claims that meltwater from the Cordilleran Ice Sheet contributed to these floods.
• 4Quotes and diagrams from published geologists supporting Carlson's views.
• 5Emphasis on the implausibility of ice holding back a lake at such depths.
• 6Mention of the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis as a broader context.

Source

Transcript excerpt

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Excerpt from Kosmographia, Aug 16, 2021. Rights remain with the original creators. Hear the full episode at the source.