The Glaciations of Ireland (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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When was Ireland's most recent ice age?
When was Ireland's most recent ice age?
2.6 million - 10,000 years ago
Number of distinct glacial periods identified
Number of distinct glacial periods identified
At least five
Two major glaciation periods in Ireland
Two major glaciation periods in Ireland
Munsterian and Midlandian
When did the Munsterian glaciation occur?
When did the Munsterian glaciation occur?
300,000 - 130,000 years ago
Which glaciation period was more extensive?
Which glaciation period was more extensive?
Munsterian
When did the Midlandian glaciation occur?
When did the Midlandian glaciation occur?
Started 70,000 years ago; retreated 13,000 years ago
How much of Ireland did Midlandian ice cover?
How much of Ireland did Midlandian ice cover?
Two-thirds of the country
What are nunataks?
What are nunataks?
Mountain peaks visible above ice sheet surface
What is a terminal moraine?
What is a terminal moraine?
Ridge marking maximum advance of glacier
How was Ireland connected to Britain during ice age?
How was Ireland connected to Britain during ice age?
Land bridge
What glacial effect occurred in the Burren?
What glacial effect occurred in the Burren?
Exposed limestone bedrock
Economic benefit from glaciation legacy
Economic benefit from glaciation legacy
Peat bogs harvested by Bórd na Móna