Landform-sediment distributions within the northern part of the younger dryas highland ice-field, Scotland

被引:5
作者
Bennett, MR
机构
[1] School of Earth Sciences, University of Greenwich, Medway Towns Campus, Chatham Maritime
关键词
WITHIN-VALLEY ASYMMETRY; LOCH-LOMOND READVANCE; ISLE-OF-SKYE; HUMMOCKY MORAINE; DEGLACIATION; GLACIERS; REINTERPRETATION; LAURENTIDE; SHEETS;
D O I
10.1144/sjg32020097
中图分类号
P5 [地质学];
学科分类号
0709 ; 081803 ;
摘要
The aim of this paper is to describe the landform-sediment distribution within the northern part of the Highland ice-field, which existed in the Scottish Highlands during the Loch Lomond Stadial or Younger Dryas. Strong spatial variations in the distribution of both subglacial and ice-marginal landforms are described. The role of geology and variations in the dynamics of this former ice-field are discussed as possible explanations for the observed patterns.
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页码:97 / 105
页数:9
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