Geology - Glaciers and Ice Sheets
Offered By: Earth and Space Sciences X via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of glaciers and ice sheets in this comprehensive 57-minute lecture. Delve into the formation, movement, and impact of glaciers on Earth's landscape. Learn about various types of glaciers, including valley glaciers, ice shelves, and piedmont glaciers. Understand glacier dynamics, such as zones of fracture, glacier speed, and surges. Discover glacial features like cirques, aretes, and moraines, and examine the effects of glaciers on the environment. Investigate notable geological phenomena, including Lake Missoula and pluvial lakes. Conclude with insights into Antarctica and its connection to plate tectonics, gaining a deeper understanding of Earth's icy realms and their role in shaping our planet.
Syllabus
Introduction
Glaciers
Valley Glaciers
Ice Shelf
Piedmont Glacier
Glacier Formation
Glacier Movement
Zone of Fracture
Glacier Speed
Glacier Surge
What is a Glacier
Glacial Budget
Glacier Valleys
Cults
Aretes
Glacier Deposits
moraines
drumlin
medial moraine
ice contact deposits
effects of glaciers
Lake Missoula
Pluvial Lakes
Antarctica
Plate Tectonics
Taught by
Earth and Space Sciences X
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