North America and adjacent oceans during the last deglaciation / edited by W.F. Ruddiman, H.E. Wright, Jr.

Other author Ruddiman, W. F. (William F.), 1943-
Other author Wright, H. E., Jr. (Herbert Edgar), 1917-2015
Other author Geological Society of America.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBoulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America, 1987.
Description1 online resource (vii, 501 pages) : illustrations, maps (some color).
Supplemental ContentGeoScienceWorld
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SeriesThe geology of North America ; v. K-3
Geology of North America ; v. K-3. ^A665769
Summary Most Quaternary sediments in North America north of 45°N post-date the last deglaciation. This volume looks at those extensive deposits from the standpoints of timing, cause, and mechanism of the wastage of North American ice during the last deglaciation and the accompanying environmental changes in the nonglaciated and deglaciated areas. It particularly examines the mechanisms by which a mass of ice equivalent to 100 m of global sea-level was returned to the ocean within about 8,000 years.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Spec. audience char. Specialized.
Source of descriptionDescription based on print version record.
Issued in other formPrint version : 9780813752037
ISBN9780813754628 (ebook) :

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