Call number:
9/M 07.0421(344)
In:
Geological Society special publication
Description / Table of Contents:
Fjords are glacially over-deepened, semi-enclosed marine basins, but are often neglected as a sedimentary realm. They represent the transition from the terrestrial to the marine environment and as such have the potential to preserve evidence of environmental change. Typically most fjords have been glaciated a number of times and some high-latitude fjords still possess a resident glacier. The stratigraphic record in fjords largely preserves a glacial deglacial cycle of deposition. Sheltered water and high sedimentation rates potentially make fjords ideal depositional environments for preserving continuous records of climate and environmental change with high temporal resolution. Fjords are also referred to as miniature oceans providing the unique opportunity to study marine processes in great detail. With predictions of warming climates, changing ocean circulation and rising sea levels, this volume is a timely look at these environmentally sensitive coastlines.
Type of Medium:
Monograph available for loan
Pages:
VI, 380 S. : Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
ISBN:
9781862393127
Series Statement:
Geological Society special publication 344
URL:
http://sp.lyellcollection.org/content/vol344/issue1/
Location:
Reading room
Branch Library:
GFZ Library
