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Rock glacier dynamics and paleoclimatic implications.

Authors :
Konrad, S.K.
Humphrey, N.F.
Source :
Geology. Dec99, Vol. 27 Issue 12, p1131. 4p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 7 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Talks about the movement of rock glaciers through the deformation of massive ice within the glaciers. Presence of thin debris layers in recovered ice cores; Dating of rock glaciers; Possible formation of the rock glaciers during the middle Holocene period or earlier; Importance of glaciers as sources of ice in temperate latitude.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00917613
Volume :
27
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Geology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2685271
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1999)027<1131:RGDAPI>2.3.CO;2