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Characteristics Of Existing Glaciers (1911)

Characteristics Of Existing Glaciers (1911)

William Herbert Hobbs

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781436802499
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''Characteristics of Existing Glaciers'' is a scientific work by William Herbert Hobbs, first published in 1911. The book explores the characteristics and behavior of glaciers, drawing on Hobbs’ extensive research and fieldwork in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Hobbs examines the formation and movement of glaciers, as well as their impact on the surrounding environment. He also discusses the various types of glaciers, including valley glaciers, ice caps, and ice sheets, and explores the differences between them. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as detailed diagrams and charts to help readers understand the complex processes at work in glaciers. Overall, ''Characteristics of Existing Glaciers'' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of glaciers and their role in shaping the Earth’s landscape.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.

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