Sedimentology and numerical modelling of aeolian sediment dispersal, McMurdo Sound, southwest Ross Sea, Antarctica

• Main Author: Chewings, Jane Margaret (11694577)
• Format: Thesis
• Language: unknown
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: Sedimentology; Aeolian; Sedimentation; Antarctica; School: Antarctic Research Centre; Unit: School of Geography; Environment and Earth Sciences; 040310 Sedimentology; 970104 Expanding Knowledge in the Earth Sciences; Degree Discipline: Geology; Degree Level: Masters; Degree Name: Master of Science; Antarctic; Ross Sea; McMurdo Sound; Taylor Valley; McMurdo Ice Shelf; Drygalski; Drygalski Ice Tongue; Bernacchi; Cape Bernacchi; Spike Cape; Antarc*; Ice Shelf; Sea ice
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.26686/wgtn.17005975.v1

Large volumes of aeolian sand and dust are deflated from unconsolidated till deposits, and supraglacial debris surrounding McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. This material is transported offshore with windblown snow onto extensive winter-formed sea ice in the southwest Ross Sea, and is subsequently released...