Glaciers and Glaciation in Glacier National Park is a comprehensive guide to the geological history of Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. Written by James Lindsay Dyson, a geologist who spent many years studying the park, the book provides a detailed account of the formation and behavior of glaciers in the area, as well as their impact on the landscape.The book begins with an overview of the geological history of the park, including the formation of the Rocky Mountains and the subsequent glaciation that occurred during ...
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Glaciers and Glaciation in Glacier National Park is a comprehensive guide to the geological history of Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. Written by James Lindsay Dyson, a geologist who spent many years studying the park, the book provides a detailed account of the formation and behavior of glaciers in the area, as well as their impact on the landscape.The book begins with an overview of the geological history of the park, including the formation of the Rocky Mountains and the subsequent glaciation that occurred during the last ice age. It then goes on to describe the different types of glaciers found in the park, including valley glaciers, cirque glaciers, and icefields.Dyson provides detailed information on the behavior of glaciers, including how they move, how they erode the landscape, and how they create features such as moraines and glacial lakes. He also discusses the impact of climate change on the park's glaciers, including their retreat over the past century.Throughout the book, Dyson includes numerous maps, photographs, and diagrams to illustrate his points and help readers understand the complex processes at work in Glacier National Park. He also provides practical information for visitors to the park, including tips on hiking and camping in glacier country.Overall, Glaciers and Glaciation in Glacier National Park is an authoritative and accessible guide to one of America's most stunning natural wonders. Whether you're a geology buff or just a curious traveler, this book is an essential resource for understanding the history and beauty of Glacier National Park.Special Bulletin Number 2, Glacier Natural History Association.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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