Drilling in eastern Taylor Valley, Antarctica, 1982–83: some preliminary results

ABSTRACT Initial results from a programme of drilling in eastern Taylor Valley, Ross Dependency, Antarctica, in 1982–83 show lithological correlations with earlier drilling work in the same area. A preliminary interpretation suggests that drift deposits represent at least two glacial episodes, proba...

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Published in:Polar Record
Main Authors: Robinson, P.H., Elston, D. P., Rieck, H. J.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1984
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Taylor Valley
Ross Dependency
Antarc*
Antarctica
Polar Record
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247400004824
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247400004824
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Summary:ABSTRACT Initial results from a programme of drilling in eastern Taylor Valley, Ross Dependency, Antarctica, in 1982–83 show lithological correlations with earlier drilling work in the same area. A preliminary interpretation suggests that drift deposits represent at least two glacial episodes, probably Ross I and pre-Ross I, separated by periods of proglacial sandur development and lake sedimentation. Further drilling is planned for 1983–84.

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