Dictionary Definition
esker n : (geology) a long winding ridge of post
glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from
glaciers or ice sheets
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Etymology
From eiscir.Translations
- Finnish: harju
- Swedish: ås
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References
External links
- Oblique aerial photo of an esker in Waterford, Maine
- Larry Gedney, "Eskers: The Upside-Down Riverbeds," Alaska Science Forum Article #674, August 1, 1984.
- Esker Riada Webpage
- Diagram illustrating (i) tunnel in glacier before retreat of ice, forming (ii) meandering esker in The Ice Melts: Deposition on page 6 of "Pennsylania and the Ice Age" published 1999 by PA DCNR Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey
esker in Welsh: Esgair
esker in Danish: Ås (geologi)
esker in German: Os (Landschaft)
esker in Estonian: Oos
esker in Spanish: Esker
esker in French: Esker
esker in Hindi: एस्कर
esker in Lithuanian: Ozas
esker in Dutch: Esker
esker in Norwegian: esker
esker in Polish: Oz (geologia)
esker in Portuguese: Esker
esker in Russian: Озы
esker in Finnish: Harju
esker in Swedish: Rullstensås