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Galway Esker refers to an esker, a long ridge of sand and gravel deposited by meltwater streams beneath or within glacial ice, in County Galway, Ireland. It forms part of the Esker Riada, a chain of glacial deposits that crosses the Irish Midlands and is associated with the landscape division between the northern and southern parts of the island. The feature is of interest to people studying glacial geology and Irish landscapes.
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What is Galway Esker made of?
Galway Esker is a long ridge made mainly of sand and gravel. These materials were deposited by meltwater streams flowing beneath or within glacial ice.
Where is Galway Esker located?
It is in County Galway, Ireland. The landform is part of the Esker Riada, a chain of glacial deposits crossing the Irish Midlands.
How did Galway Esker form?
Meltwater carried sand and gravel through channels under or inside glacial ice. When the ice melted, the sediment remained as a long raised ridge called an esker.
What is the Esker Riada?
The Esker Riada is a chain of glacial deposits across Ireland's Midlands. Galway Esker is associated with this wider landscape of ridges formed by meltwater and retreating ice.
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