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Monday Geology Picture: U-Shaped Glacial Valley, Seward Peninsula, Alaska
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| Date: | 2014-09-29 21:22:56 |
| Blog: | Georneys  |
| URL: | http://blogs.agu.org/georneys/2014/09/29/monday-geology-picture-u-shaped-glacial-valley-seward-peninsula-alaska/ |
Summary:
When glaciers erode landscapes, they often leave behind characteristic U-shaped valleys. This week’s Monday Geology Picture shows a U-shaped glacial valley on the Seward Peninsula in Alaska. This valley is located just outside of the gold mining town of Nome. Does anyone else have good pictures of U-shaped valleys?Content analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | US | 63.0365 | -149.106 |
| Nome | US | 64.4995 | -165.406 |
| Seward Peninsula | US | 65.294 | -164.203 |
Keywords:
Alaska, characteristic U-shaped valleys, glaciers, gold mining town, good pictures, Monday Geology Picture, Nome, Seward Peninsula, u-shaped glacial valley
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