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Major end moraines of Younger Dryas age on Wollaston Peninsula, Victoria Island, Canadian Arctic: implications for paleoclimate and for formation of hummocky moraine: Discussion.

Authors :
Rampton, Vernon N
Source :
Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences; Jun2001, Vol. 38 Issue 6, p1003-1006, 4p, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Discusses the implications for paleoclimate and for formation of hummocky moraine of the major end moraines of Younger Dryas age on Wollaston Peninsula, Victoria Island and the Canadian Arctic. Analysis of ice-cored topography; Details on the till layers forming the cap of the ice-cored moraines on the Tuktoyaktuk Peninsula; Evidence that shows ice-cored moraines would become classical hummocky moraine.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00084077
Volume :
38
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10559598
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1139/e01-011