Extreme landscapes: Glacial landforms 2

Carrying on from the last blog (Glacial landforms 1) I am going to have a look at the deposition landforms.

Moraines

A moraine is rock deposit that has been laid down by the glacier. There are 4 different types:

• Terminal/end moraines are found at the terminus or the furthest (end) point reached by a glacier
• Lateral moraines that are found along the sides of the glacier
• Medial moraines are found where 2 glaciers meet
• Ground moraines that are basically disorganised groups of different types of rocks
  
  

Other formations include Drumlins that are streamlined, elongate hills composed of glacial drift. Drumlins are often found in swarms; their tapered end pointing in the direction of glacier advance.





Erratics are rocks of different shapes and sizes that are simply dumped by the glacier.








The landforms of glaciers can in my view be inspiring and outstanding, giving us a real insight in to the power of the earth. Some are deemed the most remarkable forms on earth creating amazing physical geography. There can be nothing better than getting on those walking boots and striding out over the glacial landscape of the Lake district. We can only be in awe of the power of the glacier.