A synthesis of the nature, origin and behavior of glacier systems and the geological and geomorphological evidence for them former existence. This book examines the processes involved in forming glacier ice, the nature of glacier/climate relationships, the mechanisms of glacier flow, and landform/sediment associations.Uses case studies to illustrate the concepts presented.
-- Features an international focus.
-- Includes numerous successful examples and suggestions for further reading.
- ISBN10 0470236515
- ISBN13 9780470236512
- Publish Date 1 January 1998
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 16 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 736
- Language English