10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GLACIOLOGY»
Discover the use of
glaciology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
glaciology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Field Techniques in
Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology
This book begins by exploring the role of field data acquisition and covers the practical aspects of preparing for fieldwork, discussing key logistical considerations.
Bryn Hubbard, Neil F. Glasser, 2005
2
Theoretical
Glaciology: Material Science of Ice and the ...
A comprehensive 'mathematical' introduction to the science and behaviour of glaciers and ice sheets in their geophysical environment.
3
The Antarctic Subglacial Lake Vostok:
Glaciology, Biology ...
A monograph examining the phenomenon of a huge sealed, freshwater lake, isolated from the rest of the world by kilometers' thick ice.
This book offers a comprehensive and detailed summary of our knowledge and understanding of glaciers and sets them within a global environment context.
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Antarctic
Glaciology: Guidelines for U.S. Program Planning, ...
Guidelines for U.S. Program Planning, 1973-1983 National Research Council (
U.S.). Panel on Glaciology. The West Antarctic ice cover is the only
nonequilibrium continental ice sheet, as evidenced by a nonequilibrium surface
profile, ...
National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Glaciology, 1974
6
Ice reconnaissance and
glaciology
Identifies requirements for remote sensing in ice reconnaissance, glaciology, and related fields; assesses existing and proposed instrumentation in meeting these requirements; and formulates conclusions and recommendations for organization ...
Canada. Working Group on Ice Reconnaissance and Glaciology, 1971
7
The Journal of
Glaciology
The formation of roches moutonnees. Journal of Glaciology. Vol. 1, No. 2. p. 57-
59. Collins. D. N. 1979. Quantitative determination of the subglacial hydrology of
two Alpine glaciers. Journal of Glaciology. Vol. 23. No. 89, p. 347-62. Engelhardt.
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Deformation of Glacial Materials
Journal of Glaciology, 4. 547-557. Benn, D. I. & Evans, D. J. A. 1998. Glaciers and
Glaciation. Arnold, London. Bennett, M. R.. Hambrey, M. J., Huddart, D. &
Ghienne, J. F. 1996a. The formation of geometrical ridge networks ('crevases-fill'
...
Alex Maltman, Bryn Hubbard, M. J. Hambrey, 2000
9
Principles of Glacier Mechanics
This book, first published in 2005, provides students and practising glaciologists with the tools they need to understand modern glaciology.
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Ground Penetrating Radar Theory and Applications
Annals of Glaciology, Vol. 24, pp. 255–260. Lawson, D.E., 1993,
Glaciohydrologic and glaciohydraulic effects on runoff and sediment yield in
glacierized basins: CRREL Monograph 93-2, U.S. Army Cold Regions Research
and Engineering ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GLACIOLOGY»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
glaciology is used in the context of the following news items.
Too few scientists track loss of Himalayan glaciers
The Divecha Centre for Climate Change, part of the prestigious Indian Institute of Science, is also combining studies of glaciology and climate ... «RTCC, Jul 15»
In Canada's Arctic, a Cultural History Crumbles
He was a veritable giant in Canadian glaciology. Though his discarded equipment may linger, the grandest signifier of his legacy is just about ... «TheTyee.ca, Jul 15»
How ice caves are formed - and dangerously devolve
... ice caves grow, the roof of the ice cave thins and weakens,” said Bernard Hallet, a glaciologist with the University of Washington's Glaciology ... «HeraldNet, Jul 15»
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fine Memories
There are the broader subjects like glaciology, geology and biology, but I had the opportunity to go deeper into topics ranging from astrobiology ... «Antarctic Sun, Jul 15»
Death on the ice: the last expedition of Marc Cornelissen and Philip …
Peter Nienow, professor of glaciology at Edinburgh University and one of the scientists we worked with in Greenland, explains how crucial the ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Choosing the right crew for Antarctic expeditions
... to understand more about our planet, providing the opportunity for study in areas such as glaciology, atmospheric physics and meteorology. «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
Glacier vacationing: Out-of-this-world cool
Sarah Aciego, 38, is a geology and glaciology professor at the University of Michigan. Last year, she founded Big Chill Adventures ... «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
How breaking a glacier makes the Earth quake
Shifting gears from a cold war to the cold science of glaciology, there's another phenomenon seismometers can pick up: seismic booms from ... «Ars Technica, Jun 15»
Arctic cruise: A polar adventure from Greenland to Canada
These lively talks focused on everything from glaciology and wildlife to Inuit culture and the doomed expeditions of Europeans seeking the ... «The Independent, Jun 15»
Filling the gap
The IGY had focused on glaciology, meteorology and related sciences. The decision to build a research station off the Antarctic Peninsula ... «Antarctic Sun, Jun 15»
