Indian Springs Moraines Earthcache EarthCache
Indian Springs Moraines Earthcache
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Located in the Indian Springs Metropark. This is a restoration project - PLEASE stay on the gravel path!
Michigan moraines were formed 12,000 - 14,000 years ago when the last ice glacier or ice sheet covered the state. Moraines are landforms created directly by the receding ice sheet. They are composed of glacial till--a sediment of mixed character, with many rocks and stones, laid down as the ice rapidly melts. Moraines are typically rolling landforms, higher than the surrounding countryside.
There are several different subtypes of moraines.
•Terminal moraine - an accumulation at the outermost edge of where a glacier or ice sheet existed.
•Recessional moraine - moraine located "behind" the outermost edge of a glacier, formed when the glacier lingers in one spot for a long time.
•Ground moraine - gently rolling hills and plains deposited by ice.
•Lateral moraine - ridges of till on the sides of a glacier.
•Medial moraine - a moraine formed when two glaciers merge (a tributary and trunk glacier) and their lateral moraines come together to form a single moraine.
•Push moraine - a moraine created by till that was a moraine deposited by an earlier glacier that once covered the area.
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In order to log this Earthcache, complete the following tasks:
1.) According to the sign at this location, what three things were trapped inside the ice and deposited on the landscape before you.
2.) Using the definitions above, which subtype of moraine is present at this location?
3.) Post a picture of yourself with your GPS, or just your GPS with the moraines in the background.
4.) You can log this cache straight away after you have emailed your answers to the cache owner, no need to wait for confirmation.
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This cache is located within Indian Springs Metropark.
A Metroparks permit is required: $5 daily pass, $25 annual pass, $15 Seniors.
For general information please call 810-227-2757 or 800-47-PARKS, or
visit www.metroparks.com.
All park rules and regulations apply. Park in parking lots only.
Check the Metroparks website for park hours.”
Dogs are not permitted in the nature study areas.
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Congratulations to:
FTF: Shared between Syfun, Son of Syfun and Syfunette.
STF: Alemannen
TTF: The Hartland Scooter Gang
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