ISBN: 9781527847330 - an instrumental survey of the shorelines of the extinct lakes algonquin and nipissing in southwestern ontario (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book documents the precise measurements of two extinct glacial lakes' raised beaches. It reconstructs their ancient water planes, revealing post-glacial differential uplift's profound impact on the Great Lakes region. By comparing the altitude of Algonquin and Nipissing shorelines, the author demonstrates that widespread, uneven uplifts tilted the region southwestward, steepening progressively towards the northeast. Extrapolation of the water planes indicates the Algonquin beach remains horizontal at 607 feet above sea level around the southern end of Lake Huron, providing a crucial reference point for the absolute uplift of other parts of the Great Lakes region. The author's meticulous study provides the foundation for understanding the fascinating interplay between glacial processes and the Earth's crustal movements. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…