Publication Date:
1950-01-01
Description:
Published literature on the glaciers of the Southern Alps, New Zealand, and the Franz Josef Glacier in particular, is reviewed under the headings of (1) rates of movement, and (2) evidences of advance and retreat. Comparison of available rainfall statistics with the dates of advance and retreat of this glacier suggests that advances are due to periods of high precipitation, and retreats to periods of low precipitation, the effects being seen at the terminal face about five years after such periods began.
Print ISSN:
0022-1430
Electronic ISSN:
1727-5652
Topics:
Geography
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Geosciences
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