Alaskan Glacier Studies Of The National Geographic Society In The Yakutat Bay, Prince William Sound And Lower Copper River Regions

von Lawrence Martin, Ralph Stockman Tarr

710 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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""Alaskan Glacier Studies of the National Geographic Society in the Yakutat Bay, Prince William Sound and Lower Copper River Regions"" is a comprehensive book written by Ralph Stockman Tarr. The book is an in-depth study of the glaciers in Alaska, specifically in the regions of Yakutat Bay, Prince William Sound, and Lower Copper River. The author, who was a renowned geologist and explorer, conducted extensive research on the glaciers and their impact on the environment.The book provides a detailed account of the formation, movement, and melting of the glaciers in Alaska. It also discusses the impact of climate change on these glaciers and the potential consequences for the environment. The author's research is based on his own observations and measurements, as well as data collected by other scientists and explorers.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the glaciers in Alaska. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and geology of the region, while the subsequent chapters delve deeper into the various aspects of the glaciers. The book includes numerous photographs, maps, and illustrations to help readers better understand the subject matter.Overall, ""Alaskan Glacier Studies of the National Geographic Society in the Yakutat Bay, Prince William Sound and Lower Copper River Regions"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the glaciers of Alaska and their impact on the environment. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both experts and laypeople alike.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.

• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Physik
• ISBN: 9781432637132
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC