Superimposed Drumlins

• Published in: Journal of Glaciology
• Main Authors: Rose, J., Letzer, J. M.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1977
• Subjects: Journal of Glaciology
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000021146; https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000021146

Abstract Drumlins in parts of central Scotland and east Cumbria form two populations according to their size. In certain cases the small features are superimposed on the large. Drumlins, superimposed drumlins, and megadrumlins are considered to be part of a continuum of glacier bed forms, which is the product of changes in the stress applied by glaciers and the strength of bed material. Glacier behaviour can be inferred on the basis of this interpretation. Drumlins in parts of central Scotland and east Cumbria form two populations according to their size. In certain cases the small features are superimposed on the large. Drumlins, superimposed drumlins, and megadrumlins are considered to be part of a continuum of glacier bed forms, which is the product of changes in the stress applied by glaciers and the strength of bed material. Glacier behaviour can be inferred on the basis of this interpretation.