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What is Evans Esker made of?
Evans Esker is an elongated ridge of stratified sand and gravel. These layers were deposited by meltwater flowing through or beneath glacial ice.
Where is Evans Esker located?
Evans Esker is in British Columbia, Canada. It is noted as a well-preserved glacial landform rather than a volcanic or bedrock ridge.
How did Evans Esker form?
Glacial meltwater carried sediment through an ice tunnel and left sand and gravel behind as the flow slowed. When the surrounding ice melted, the sediment remained as a raised ridge.
Why are eskers useful to geologists?
Eskers preserve clues about former meltwater channels and ice movement during glaciation. Evans Esker is valuable because its ridge and layered deposits remain comparatively well preserved.
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