Quaternary glacial history of the Karakoram Mountains and northwest Himalayas: A review

The style and extent of glaciation in the NW Himalayas and Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan, and the Himalayas in NW India are reviewed. At least three glacial events, progressively less extensive with time, can be recognised in most regions. The timing and status of these glacial successions is poorly known. This is partially due to poor dating constraints, but also arises from a lack of adherence to strict stratigraphic procedures. Recommendations are made for a more rigorous approach to the study of Himalayan Quaternary glacial histories. Copyright (C) 1996 INQUA/Elsevier Science Ltd.