Observations of the Terminus of Bunde Glacier, Axel Heiberg Island, Northwest Territories, Canada, In 1955 And 1983
The terminus of Bunde Glacier (name used here for the first time), situated at 80 25 N, 93 45 W on northwestern Axel Heiberg Island, Canadian Arctic Archipelago, was observed and photographed in 1955 and 1983. Comparison of the photos indicates that there has been no appreciable advance or retreat d...
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ftunivcalgaryojs:oai:journalhosting.ucalgary.ca:article/64101 2023-05-15T14:19:09+02:00 Observations of the Terminus of Bunde Glacier, Axel Heiberg Island, Northwest Territories, Canada, In 1955 And 1983 McMillan, N.J. 1998-01-01 application/pdf https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64101 eng eng The Arctic Institute of North America https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64101/48036 https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64101 ARCTIC; Vol. 51 No. 1 (1998): March: 1–84; 55-57 1923-1245 0004-0843 alpine glacier Axel Heiberg Island terminal moraine advance retreat climate glacier alpin île Axel Heiberg moraine terminale avance recul climat info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion research-article 1998 ftunivcalgaryojs 2022-03-22T21:21:19Z The terminus of Bunde Glacier (name used here for the first time), situated at 80 25 N, 93 45 W on northwestern Axel Heiberg Island, Canadian Arctic Archipelago, was observed and photographed in 1955 and 1983. Comparison of the photos indicates that there has been no appreciable advance or retreat during the 28-year span, as the terminal moraine appears to have remained practically unchanged. The possibility exists that Bunde Glacier retreated or advanced after 1955 but re-advanced or retreated to occupy its 1955 position by 1983. This situation marks a departure from the observation that glaciers in most parts of the world are in retreat. En 1955 et 1983, on a observé et photographié le front du glacier Bunde (c'est la première fois ici que l'on utilise ce nom), situé par 80° 25' de latit. N. et 93° 45' de longit. O., sur la partie nord-ouest de l'île Axel Heiberg dans l'archipel arctique canadien. Une comparaison des photos révèle qu'il n'y a pas eu d'avance ou de retrait notable durant cet intervalle de 28 ans, vu que la moraine terminale semble n'avoir pratiquement pas changé. Il est possible que le glacier Bunde ait reculé ou avancé après 1955, puis avancé ou reculé à nouveau en 1983, pour occuper la même position qu'en 1955. Cette situation signale une divergence par rapport à l'observation que sur la plupart de la planète, les glaciers sont en recul. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Arctic Archipelago Arctic Arctique* Axel Heiberg Island Canadian Arctic Archipelago glacier* Île Axel Heiberg Northwest Territories University of Calgary Journal Hosting Arctic Axel Heiberg Island ENVELOPE(-91.001,-91.001,79.752,79.752) Canada Canadian Arctic Archipelago Heiberg ENVELOPE(13.964,13.964,66.424,66.424) Northwest Territories ARCTIC 51 1 |
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The terminus of Bunde Glacier (name used here for the first time), situated at 80 25 N, 93 45 W on northwestern Axel Heiberg Island, Canadian Arctic Archipelago, was observed and photographed in 1955 and 1983. Comparison of the photos indicates that there has been no appreciable advance or retreat during the 28-year span, as the terminal moraine appears to have remained practically unchanged. The possibility exists that Bunde Glacier retreated or advanced after 1955 but re-advanced or retreated to occupy its 1955 position by 1983. This situation marks a departure from the observation that glaciers in most parts of the world are in retreat. En 1955 et 1983, on a observé et photographié le front du glacier Bunde (c'est la première fois ici que l'on utilise ce nom), situé par 80° 25' de latit. N. et 93° 45' de longit. O., sur la partie nord-ouest de l'île Axel Heiberg dans l'archipel arctique canadien. Une comparaison des photos révèle qu'il n'y a pas eu d'avance ou de retrait notable durant cet intervalle de 28 ans, vu que la moraine terminale semble n'avoir pratiquement pas changé. Il est possible que le glacier Bunde ait reculé ou avancé après 1955, puis avancé ou reculé à nouveau en 1983, pour occuper la même position qu'en 1955. Cette situation signale une divergence par rapport à l'observation que sur la plupart de la planète, les glaciers sont en recul. |
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Observations of the Terminus of Bunde Glacier, Axel Heiberg Island, Northwest Territories, Canada, In 1955 And 1983 |
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Observations of the Terminus of Bunde Glacier, Axel Heiberg Island, Northwest Territories, Canada, In 1955 And 1983 |
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Observations of the Terminus of Bunde Glacier, Axel Heiberg Island, Northwest Territories, Canada, In 1955 And 1983 |
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Observations of the Terminus of Bunde Glacier, Axel Heiberg Island, Northwest Territories, Canada, In 1955 And 1983 |
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Observations of the Terminus of Bunde Glacier, Axel Heiberg Island, Northwest Territories, Canada, In 1955 And 1983 |
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observations of the terminus of bunde glacier, axel heiberg island, northwest territories, canada, in 1955 and 1983 |
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Arctic Arctic Archipelago Arctic Arctique* Axel Heiberg Island Canadian Arctic Archipelago glacier* Île Axel Heiberg Northwest Territories |
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