Fluvioglacial landforms: meltwater channels, kames, eskers, outwash plains
Melting glaciers produce streams of water that deposit sediment and carve channels. These meltwater streams create distinctive landforms — including ridges, mounds, and flat plains — beyond the ice margin.
Real World
The Vatnajökull ice cap in Iceland produces meltwater that has built extensive outwash plains (sandur) stretching kilometres toward the coast, with eskers visible as sinuous ridges across the landscape.
Exam Focus
Distinguish fluvioglacial from glacial deposits by emphasising stratification and sorting — examiners award marks for this contrast.
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