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What is Carrownurlaur Esker?
Carrownurlaur Esker is a glaciofluvial ridge in County Galway, Ireland. It was formed from sediment carried and deposited by meltwater associated with retreating ice.
What does glaciofluvial mean in relation to Carrownurlaur Esker?
Glaciofluvial material is sediment deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets. In an esker, that sediment commonly forms a long ridge as meltwater flows through or beneath ice.
Which period of glaciation does Carrownurlaur Esker preserve?
The esker preserves stratified sediment from the last deglaciation. The visible layers record changing meltwater flow as the ice retreated.
Where is Carrownurlaur Esker located?
It is in County Galway on Ireland's west coast. Its importance comes from the preserved glacial landform and sediment layers, not from being an urban structure.
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