Glacial-geological/geomorphological research in West Greenland used to test an ice-sheet model

Auteurs :
VAN TATENHOVE, F.G.M.
VAN DER MEER, J.J.M.

Description :
Ice sheet modeling is an essential tool for estimating the effect of climate change on the Greenland ice sheet. A geological scenario of ice margin positions since the last glacial maximum is based on a review of existing literature and new datings of moraine systems. The difference between geology and model is large for areas without proper geological information and small, but still about 500-950 yr, for well-dated moraine systems. The simplified topography used by the model could induce errors.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Quaternary research, issn : 0033-5894, 1995, vol. 44, n°. 3, p. 317-327, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 32 ref.

Date :
1995

Editeur :
Pays édition : Etats-Unis, San Diego, CA, Elsevier