Discovery of meteorites on a blue-ice field near the Frontier Mountains, North Victoria Land, Antarctica

A high concentration of meteorites were discovered on a blue ice field northeast of the Frontier Mountains. As a result of a systematic search, a total of 42 meteorites were recovered. The current glacial situation has evolved through various stages, which are discussed in relationship to the concen...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hoefle, H. C., Thierbach, R., Delisle, G., Schultz, L.
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:unknown
Published: 1986
Subjects:
ASTROPHYSICS
Victoria Land
Antarc*
Antarctica
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2060/19860019343
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Summary:A high concentration of meteorites were discovered on a blue ice field northeast of the Frontier Mountains. As a result of a systematic search, a total of 42 meteorites were recovered. The current glacial situation has evolved through various stages, which are discussed in relationship to the concentration of meteorites. Ice flow patterns are summarized. The chemical composition and terrestrial ages of the meteorites are discussed.

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