Sea-Ice and Iceberg Sedimentation in the Ocean: Recent and Past

Lisitzin, Alexander P.

In many geological epochs, glacial sediments are widespread. This type of sedimentation results from the interaction between atmosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere under temperatures ranging from 0 to -80. Two types of glacial sediments exists: those from sea-ice and those from icebergs. Both types can be subdivided into various subfacies. Most widespread in the Northern Hemisphere is the Siberian subfacies, characterized by silt and clay and often misinterpreted as sediments of temperate zones. This reference book for researchers working on this kind of sediments provides a complete overview of the various glacial deposits in the ocean.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2012-11-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642632365

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-55905-1

Dimensions: 270cm x193cm

Pages: 563