Sculpted by Ice
Sculpted by Ice

Author: Michael Collier

Publisher: Alaska Natural History Association

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780930931230

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Ice once covered most of North America. Today, Alaska, with its approximately 100,000 glaciers, is a living example of its profound influence - the state's rugged landscape is a textbook of glacial activity, and geologist and photographer Michael Collier guides you through its pages. In the company of scientists studying this ancient ice, he approaches the great sleeping beasts on foot (crampons snugly strapped on), from a kayak (rocking gently in an icefall's wake), and from the air (through the window of a small plane). Follow him across the tricky terrain of glacial terms and geologic time - it's a journey well worth taking.

Alaska's Glaciers
Alaska's Glaciers

Author: Bruce F. Molnia

Publisher: Alaska Geographic Society

Published: 1993-04

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781566610162

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ALASKA'S GLACIERS, now back in print, is a completely revised & updated issue, with index, of this standard reference on glaciers & ice formations in Alaska. Includes information on the origins & size of ice fields & individual glaciers, the anatomy of a glacier, the formations of different types of ice, glacier movement, Pleistocene ice sheets & glaciers, Ice Age plants & animals, & an in-depth look at the distribution of Alaska's glaciers, with maps. A separate chapter discusses how to safely view a glacier & where to see Alaska's glaciers. Also includes illustrated glossary, in addition to complete index. For more information or to order call (907) 562-0164, or FAX (907) 562-0479.