[Parameters: Topic='HUMAN DIMENSIONS', Term='ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS', Variable_Level_1='OIL SPILLS']
Measurements of the crest height of raised beach ridge systems and elevated shorelines of the Ross Sea Region
Entry ID: K013_1981_1982_NZ_4

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Summary
Abstract: Observations on coastal processes and geomorphic development were conducted at several beaches in the Ross Sea Region including Scott Island, Cape Adare, Possession Island, Markham Island, Inexpressible Island, Franklin Island, Beaufort Island, Cape Crozier, Cape Bird, Cape Royds, Cape Evans, New Harbour, Marble Point, Mowbray Bay, Terra Nova Bay, Granite Harbour and northwestern McMurdo Sound. At ... View entire text
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Description: Extended metadata and a follow on study of raised beach ridges in Victoria Land.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -68.0   S: -78.0   E: 175.0   W: 160.0

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1982-01-07
Stop Date: 1982-02-12
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Location Keywords
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Platform
GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS Ancillary Description
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SHULAMIT GORDON
Phone: +64 3 358 0200
Fax: +64 3 358 0211
Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Personnel
MURRAY GREGORY
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Email: m.gregory at auckland.ac.nz
Contact Address:
School of Geography, Geology and Environmental Science
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
City: Auckland
Country: NEW ZEALAND
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Publications/References
Gregory, M.R. Kirk, R.M. Mabin, M.C.G. Shore types of Victoria Land, Ross Dependency, Antarctica. New Zealand Antarctic record 5(3): 23-40, 1984.

Gregory, M.R. Kirk, R.M. The shores of the Ross Sea. in: Antarctica: the Ross Sea region.Hatherton T. (ed) Wellington: DSIR Publishing. 1990. pp.85-95 [DSIR information series: 165] ISBN 0477025862

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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2008-10-07
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-07-02

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