PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
Chris and Jesse
The Geology of Eskers
39 minutes Posted Aug 29, 2024 at 10:00 am.
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In this episode of PlanetGeo, we delve into the fascinating world of eskers, exploring their formation, significance, and economic importance. We explain how eskers, sinuous ridges formed by pressurized meltwater channels at the base of glaciers, provide crucial geological insights and serve as valuable tools in mineral exploration, such as in diamond mining. We share personal anecdotes and compelling visuals to illustrate how these unique glacial features reveal past glacial activity and hel...