Search for dissertations about: "Paleoglaciation"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word Paleoglaciation.
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1. Comparison of dating methods for paleoglacial reconstruction in Central Asia
Abstract : Reconstruction of former Central Asian glaciers extents can provide valuable information about past atmospheric circulation variations. These extents, often marked by terminal moraines, need to be chronologically constrained. Cosmogenic nuclide exposure (CNE) dating is widely used to directly date moraines. READ MORE
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2. Paleoglaciology of the Tian Shan and Altai Mountains, Central Asia
Abstract : The mountain-systems of Central Asia, act as barriers to atmospheric circulation patterns, which in turn impose striking climate gradients across the region. Glaciers are sensitive indicators of climate change and respond to changes in climate gradients over time by advancing during cold and wet periods and receding during warm and dry periods. READ MORE
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3. Paleoglaciology of Shaluli Shan, southeastern Tibetan Plateau
Abstract : Reconstructing the paleoglaciation of the Tibetan Plateau is critical to understanding linkages between regional climate changes and global climate changes. This work focuses on the paleoglaciology of the Shaluli Shan Mountain area in the southeastern Tibetan Plateau. READ MORE