Moraine dammed lake

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A moraine dammed lake occurs when a terminal moraine has prevented some meltwater from leaving the valley. Its most common shape is that of a long ribbon (ribbon lake). Example of moraine dammed lakes include Donner Lake in California, Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota, and Llyn Peris and its twin Llyn Padarn in Wales.

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