Post-glacial uplift

The steep cliff resulted from erosion by waves along the ocean shore. This cliff is currently found several miles from the shoreline. It was eroded immediately following the melting of the ice cap and was later raised significantly above sea level by post-glacial rebound.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Wojtal, Steven F.
Language:unknown
Published: Oberlin College Library 1997
Subjects:
Surficial Geology
Quaternary Geology
Cleavage
Slip cleavage
Skaftafell
Ice cap
Iceland
Online Access:http://server15963.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15963coll1,2000
Description
Summary:The steep cliff resulted from erosion by waves along the ocean shore. This cliff is currently found several miles from the shoreline. It was eroded immediately following the melting of the ice cap and was later raised significantly above sea level by post-glacial rebound.

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