Episode #045: Phenomenal Ice Age Lake Agassiz and Megaflood Spillways
6September 26, 2020
Summary
In this episode, Randall Carlson delves into the mysteries surrounding megaflood events and their connection to glacial deglaciation around 14.6 to 11.6 thousand years ago. He discusses Lake Agassiz as a significant inland sea and the catastrophic erosion it caused. Carlson also draws parallels between Earth and Mars, emphasizing the geomorphological evidence that reformulates our understanding of landscape formation and water's effects on it.
Key Takeaways
- 1Lake Agassiz was an enormous inland sea, larger than the modern Great Lakes.
- 2Carlson questions the formation of glacial Lake Missoula and its catastrophic implications.
- 3The episode discusses the geomorphic features resulting from past megaflood events.
- 4Randall Carlson supports Graham Hancock's work and criticizes the need for formal credentials in fringe discussions.
Description
In this episode, Randall Carlson delves into the mysteries surrounding megaflood events and their connection to glacial deglaciation around 14.6 to 11.6 thousand years ago. He discusses Lake Agassiz as a significant inland sea and the catastrophic erosion it caused. Carlson also draws parallels between Earth and Mars, emphasizing the geomorphological evidence that reformulates our understanding of landscape formation and water's effects on it.