esker in Finnish
esker in Finnish is harju — esker means a long, narrow, winding ridge formed by material deposited by a stream flowing beneath a glacier.
esker in Finnish
harju
A long, narrow, sinuous ridge created by deposits from a stream running beneath a glacier.
What does "esker" mean?
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noun A long, narrow, winding ridge formed by material deposited by a stream flowing beneath a glacier.
"Another unusual ice-contact feature is an esker, a long, narrow, steep-sided ridge of glaciofluvial sand and gravel inhabiting a glaciated area. Eskers tend to follow valleys and lowlands, carefully picking a course between obstacles."
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- Another unusual ice-contact feature is an esker, a long, narrow, steep-sided ridge of glaciofluvial sand and gravel inhabiting a glaciated area. Eskers tend to follow valleys and lowlands, carefully picking a course between obstacles.
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What is "esker" in Finnish?
"esker" in Finnish is harju. esker means: A long, narrow, winding ridge formed by material deposited by a stream flowing beneath a glacier.
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