By
James Aber, Emporia State University, Kansas, U.S.A.
Andrzej Ber
Description
Glaciotectonism is an important component of modern glacial theory, gaining widespread recognition within the past 25 years. This book
is outcome of compiling maps of glaciotectonic structures and landforms for North America and central Europe, which is the basis for
better understanding the role of glaciotectonism as a key component of glacial theory.
Glaciotectonism is intented
to provide a comprehensive review and description of glaciotectonic phenomena. The subject matter is arranged in three broad sections.
First, definitions, principles, and methodologies of glaciotectonics in the field as well as in the laboratory are described. Next,
case histories of glaciotectonic structures and landforms from the land and continental shelf regions of North America and Eurasia are
then covered in detail. Practical applications for mining, highway construction, and other human activities are also described. The last
part of the book covers regional and continental distribution of glaciotectonic phenomena, dynamics of glaciotectonic deformation, and
analogous non-glacial deformation.
Included in series
Developments in Quaternary Science
Audience:
Libraries at research institutions and universities with graduate programs in earth science, geology, geography, geomorphology, glaciology, tectonics, and related subjects
