Talus rock glaciers in Scotland: characteristics and controls on formation

• Main Authors: Sandeman, AF, Ballantyne, Colin Kerr
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 1996
• Subjects: Loch Lomond Stadial; permafrost; rock slope failure; talus rock glacier; Scotland; PROTALUS RAMPARTS; UPLAND BRITAIN; MOUNTAIN; Loch Lomond; Ice
• Online Access: https://risweb.st-andrews.ac.uk/portal/en/researchoutput/talus-rock-glaciers-in-scotland-characteristics-and-controls-on-formation(03d1d4af-98de-4ece-aa52-fbad4060312b).html; http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0030317158&partnerID=8YFLogxK

Talus rock glaciers produced by creep of internal ice are common in mountains underlain by permafrost. In Scotland, relict talus rock glaciers of inferred Loch Lomond Stadial age are rare, despite widespread former permafrost. In part this reflects occupation of favourable sites by glacier ice. Outs...