Glacial and periglacial phenomena in Ethiopia : a review

Auteur :
GRAB, S.

Description :
The glacial and periglacial geomorphology for the Simen and Bale Mountains in Ethiopia is reviewed. The Simen Mountains are mostly absent of relict perglacial landforms and today host a variety of miniature cryogenic phenomena. The Bale Mountains host a few localized large relict cryogenic landforms (e.g. stone stripes), suggesting past sporadic permafrost. A variety of regional factors may have contributed to the more extensive periglacial activity in southern Ethiopia than in the higher Simen Mountains to the north.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Permafrost and periglacial processes, issn : 1045-6740, 2002, vol. 13, n°. 1, p. 71-76, nombre de pages : 6, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 16 ref.

Date :
2002

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Chichester, Wiley