Glaciers and Glaciation in Glacier National Park by James L. Dyson
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| Author | Dyson, James L. (James Lindsay), 1912-1967 |
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| Title | Glaciers and Glaciation in Glacier National Park |
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| Summary | "Glaciers and Glaciation in Glacier National Park" by James L. Dyson is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century, with its initial revision occurring in the 1960s. This book explores the characteristics, movements, and historical significance of glaciers within Glacier National Park, focusing on their formation, shrinkage, and the geological features they have shaped over time. Dyson provides a comprehensive overview of the glaciers present in Glacier National Park, detailing their sizes, locations, and the processes that led to their creation. The book discusses key glaciers such as Grinnell and Sperry, including their rates of movement and shrinkage due to changing climate patterns. The author explains how these glaciers have altered the landscape, creating distinctive geographic features like U-shaped valleys, cirque lakes, and moraines. Furthermore, Dyson delves into the historical context of glaciation, linking it to broader climatic changes and the Pleistocene Epoch, while also emphasizing the glacial impact on the park's ecology and hydrology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GB: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography |
| Subject | Glaciers -- Montana -- Glacier National Park |
| Subject | Glacial landforms -- Montana -- Glacier National Park |
| Subject | Glacier National Park (Mont.) -- Guidebooks |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62831 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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