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

Summary

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.

Key takeaways

• 1Exploration of catastrophic flooding effects in Tennessee's Sequatchie Valley and Cumberland Plateau
• 2Reference to the Late-Pleistocene 38 cubic-mile landslide
• 3Discussion of the Mid-Atlantic Continental Slope features and potential pyramids
• 4Examination of earthquake-generated tsunamis in the Mediterranean Sea
• 5Mention of 'tsunami boulders' and their significance
• 6Share of personal experiences from Carlson's early travels in Oregon's 'Land of Giants'

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Transcript excerpt

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Excerpt from Kosmographia, Dec 15, 2023. Rights remain with the original creators. Hear the full episode at the source.