Reading the landscape
A drumlin shows how ice can shape a hill without leaving a mountain
Spot the rounded shape of a drumlin, read its glacial context, and use a landscape map without assuming every smooth hill has the same origin.
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Glacial landscapes
Reading the landscape
An esker traces an old meltwater route through today’s landscape
An esker is a ridge left by sediment deposited in glacial meltwater channels. Learn how to read the landform on a walk without guessing its origin from shape alone.
Reading the landscape
A glacial erratic tells a travel story without moving today
A glacial erratic is a rock moved by ice, but appearance alone is not proof. Learn what to look for and how to check a trail interpretation responsibly.