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Record Search Query: [Parameters: Topic='SOLID EARTH', Term='GEOMORPHOLOGY', Variable_Level_1='GLACIAL LANDFORMS/PROCESSES']
The geology of the Northern Britannia Range between the Hatherton and Byrd Glaciers
Entry ID: K009_1978_1979_NZ_1

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Summary
Abstract: The geology of the Northern Britannia Range between the Hatherton and Byrd Glaciers was mapped and the landforms, soils and glacial history of the range was investigated. A four man team man-hauled a Nansen sledge down the Hatherton Glacier, making measurements of hard rocks outcropping within the northern Britannia Range along the way. A geological outcrop map was produced, the general geology of ... View entire text
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -79.0   S: -81.0   E: 160.0   W: 155.0

Parent DIF
This data set description is a member of a collection. The collection is described in
K009_1969_1990_NZ_1
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1978-11-12
Stop Date: 1979-01-08
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FIELD SURVEYS Ancillary Description
GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS Ancillary Description
LABORATORY Ancillary Description
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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
CHRIS HENDY
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: +64 7 856 2889 Ext 4381 Or 4392
Fax: +64 7 838 4218
Email: c.hendy at waikato.ac.nz
Contact Address:
Department of Chemistry
University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
City: Hamilton
Country: New Zealand
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Publications/References
Selby, M.J. Rock mass strength classification for geomorphic purposes: with tests from Antarctica and New Zealand. Zeitschrift für geomorphologie 24(1): 31-51, 1980.
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-04-15
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-04-20

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