Glaciar Yanasinga (Central Peru): 24 Years of Measurements

Abstract Glaciar Yanasinga (lat. 11° 36′ S., long. 76° 12′ W., 4850 m a.s.l.) is probably one of the few glaciers in the equatorial region on which measurements have been performed during the last 24 years. These were carried out in the years 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1957, 1963 and 1968....

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Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors: Petersen, U., Sassarini, L., Plenge, R.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1969
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000027076
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000027076
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Summary:Abstract Glaciar Yanasinga (lat. 11° 36′ S., long. 76° 12′ W., 4850 m a.s.l.) is probably one of the few glaciers in the equatorial region on which measurements have been performed during the last 24 years. These were carried out in the years 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1957, 1963 and 1968. The results of these surveys are presented on a map and references are given for those interested in obtaining more detailed information.