The United States Glaciological Researches during the International Geophysical Year

Abstract The U.S. IGY program in glaciology is reviewed in two parts: Antarctica and northern latitudes. The objectives of the program are outlined and the results of each investigation are briefly summarized. A separate discussion of observations related to changes in the Earth’s ice cover is inclu...

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Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors: Crary, A. P., Field, W. O., Meier, M. F.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1962
Subjects:
Earth-Surface Processes
Antarc*
Antarctica
Journal of Glaciology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000018189
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000018189
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Summary:Abstract The U.S. IGY program in glaciology is reviewed in two parts: Antarctica and northern latitudes. The objectives of the program are outlined and the results of each investigation are briefly summarized. A separate discussion of observations related to changes in the Earth’s ice cover is included.

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