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Letter KGeology glossary

Kettle Moraine

Kettle moraine refers to a glacial landform consisting of a series of small hills and depressions formed by the deposition of till around stagnant blocks of ice. As the ice melts, kettle holes form, creating a hummocky landscape. Kettle moraines are important in understanding glacial deposition and post-glacial landscape development.

Colorful autumn forest under partly cloudy sky (Kettle Moraine)
Fig. 1 Colorful autumn forest under partly cloudy sky (Kettle Moraine)

Source Easterbrook, D. J. (1999). “Surface Processes and Landforms.” Prentice Hall.

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