๐Ÿ’ง๐ŸŒ Greg CocksFeb 10
Stratigraphic Evidence For Modern-Like Glacier Extents In South-Central Alaska Within The Last Glacial Period (MIS 3)
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https://doi.org/10.1111/bor.70043 <-- shared paper
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https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/ancient-glacier-change.htm <-- shared @NPS technical article
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Planetary EcologistApr 24, 2025

Moraine-dammed lake (Glaciology ๐Ÿ—ป)

A moraine-dammed lake, occurs when the terminal moraine has prevented some meltwater from leaving the valley. When a glacier retreats, there is a space left over between the retreating glacier and the piece that stayed intact which holds leftover debris. Meltwater from both glaciers seep into this space creating a ribbon-shaped lake due to the pattern o...

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Moraine-dammed lake - Wikipedia

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