[Parameters: Topic='LAND SURFACE', Term='TOPOGRAPHY', Variable_Level_1='CONTOURS']
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Geological and survey operations between the Nimrod and Beardmore Glaciers 1959-1960
Entry ID:
K002_1959_1960_NZ_1
Summary
Abstract:
As part of the TransAntarctic Expedition, the Victoria Land mountain chain extending from Cape Adare to the Horlick Mountains was surveyed during the 1957-1959 field seasons. Two large unmapped areas remained. In the 1959-1960 season The area between the Nimrod and Beardmore Glaciers was surveyed and geological investigations were conducted. Samples were collected along the entire route and the ...
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Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1959-11-28
Stop Date:
1960-01-18
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Quality
The data is in the publications and existing rock samples are lodged in the PETLAB database. Archived material may be at Land Information New Zealand.
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COMPLETE
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Publications/References
Hunt, P.J. 1962 New Zealand Survey Expeditions in the Ross Dependency. Chartered surveyor 95(4): 196-202
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2009-06-23
Last DIF Revision Date:
2009-06-30
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