vindusviskere

Vindusviskere is a concept within the Nordic geology and glaciology. It refers to a type of ice-cored hill or mound, often found in regions that were previously covered by continental ice sheets during the last ice age. The term is derived from the Norwegian language, with "vindu" meaning window and "visker" meaning stall or scooped out formation.

Vindusviskere typically exhibit distinctive topographic features, such as a rounded or saucer-shaped depression at their hilltops, often accompanied by the presence of a prominent, often steep, scarp at their edges. These formations are thought to have resulted from the erosive action of meltwater of the glaciers that once covered the region. Over time, this process led to the creation of trovarkers (deep and long depressions) and the subsequent collapse of the central, ice-cored part, leaving behind these characteristic windusviskere formations.

These formations are often regarded as significant features in glacial geomorphology, providing valuable information for researchers into past glacial advances and retreats. They can also be used to date the timing and extent of the last ice age. Studies of windusviskere continue to provide insights into the impact of glacial processes on the landscape, facilitating the understanding of the complex interactions between ice masses and the mechanisms that govern their behavior.