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Strudel and rib-and-trough features in a tundra lake 1
Location: Somewhere in a square bounded by 61º - 64º N, and 108º - 94º W

Date taken: unknown
Photo ID: 0071; GSC photo #203067-M
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This is a very good image of strudel and rib and trough structures in a lake. In this image, the strudel are developed in fine-grained organic sediments in water depths of >3m and the rib and trough structures are developed on bouldery till in water depths of less than 3m. The original photo was taken at an altitude of 200-300m. See images 0047 and 0120 for more complete explanations of the genesis of these features.

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