Esker vs. Drumlin

Esker vs. Drumlin — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Esker and Drumlin

Eskernoun

A long, narrow, sinuous ridge created by deposits from a stream running beneath a glacier.

Drumlinnoun

(geography) An elongated hill or ridge of glacial drift.

Eskernoun

(geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets

Drumlinnoun

a mound of glacial drift

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