Whalebacks

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Cameron Speirs

Symmetric streamlined knolls of bedrock that are elongated in the direction of the former ice movement (compare with roches moutonnées).

About Cameron Speirs

Born and brought up in the Scottish Highlands, Cameron, has been interested in outdoor pursuits since he was a wee lad. Over the last few decades he has climbed extensively in the Italian Dolomites as well as summiting the Matterhorn and several other 4000m alpine peaks. Closer to home he has spent many wonderful weekends mountaineering and biking in Snowdonia, Cairngorms, Glen Coe, Skye and Lochaber.
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