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Glacial Outburst Floods

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Definition

Sudden releases of water from a glacial lake or dam, often resulting in catastrophic flooding downstream, which can dramatically reshape landscapes.

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Episode #071: Pressure - Enemy of Glacial Ice Dams / Outburst Floods

Aug 26, 2021

In this episode, Randall Carlson challenges the outdated Ice Dam model that attributes the formation of the Channeled Scablands to Lake Missoula. He presents evidence that suggests other significant meltwater sources existed during the Ice Age Megafloods. The podcast emphasizes the importance of re-evaluating geological models based on new data and insights from various scientific studies.

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