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Whales Back

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Whales Back is an esker in Canada that visually resembles a whale's back, serving as a distinct glacial sediment deposit across the Canadian Shield.

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Where is Whales Back?

Whales Back is an esker in Canada. It lies within the Canadian Shield region, a vast area of exposed ancient rock.

Why is the Canadian landform called Whales Back?

The name comes from its shape, which visually resembles the curved back of a whale. Its form is made from glacial sediment rather than a living geological animal or fossil.

What type of landform is Whales Back?

Whales Back is an esker, a long ridge formed by sediment deposited by meltwater flowing beneath or within a glacier. Its material is therefore linked to past glacial activity.

Is Whales Back a mountain or an esker?

It is an esker, not a conventional mountain. The ridge is a distinct glacial sediment deposit across the Canadian Shield.

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