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Inuuhuktu is a prominent glacial esker situated in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. The geological formation consists of a distinct, winding ridge of sand and gravel that was deposited by ancient subglacial rivers during the last ice age. Eskers like Inuuhuktu frequently serve as prominent topographic features in the otherwise flat, expansive landscapes of the Canadian Arctic. These formations are studied by geologists and geomorphologists to understand historical glacial movements and hydrological processes.
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What is Inuuhuktu?
Inuuhuktu is a prominent glacial esker in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is a winding ridge made mainly of sand and gravel.
How was Inuuhuktu formed?
The esker was deposited by ancient rivers that flowed beneath glacial ice. As the ice melted, the sediment remained as a raised ridge across the landscape.
What is an esker?
An esker is a long, narrow ridge of sediment deposited by a stream flowing within or beneath a glacier. Eskers often have winding shapes that reflect the former watercourse.
Where is the Qikiqtaaluk Region?
Qikiqtaaluk is the eastern administrative region of Nunavut, Canada. It includes much of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and Baffin Island area.
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