A comprehensive and foundational exploration of glacial geology and geomorphology In the newly revised third edition of Glacial Geology: Ice Sheets, Glaciers and Landforms, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a thoroughly modern summary of glacial geology and geomorphology. An essential text for students and researchers interested in the landforms and sediments that make up glacial landscapes, the book outlines the key concepts and tools necessary for a full understanding of how glaciers work and how the processes of glacial erosion and deposition operate. The book is concisely and clearly organized, containing a range of information on the glacial environments present on today s Earth. It also includes a chapter on palaeoglaciology, offers text boxes throughout the book to explain critical ideas, and has newly updated Further Reading sections that recommend additional resources and references.
