The book presents an up-to-date, detailed overview of the
Quaternary glaciations all over the world, not only with regard to
stratigraphy but also with regard to major glacial landforms and
the extent of the respective ice sheets. The locations of key sites
are included. The information is presented in digital, uniformly
prepared maps which can be used in a Geographical Information
System (GIS) such as ArcView or ArcGIS. The accompanying text
supplies the information on how the data were obtained
(geomorphology, geological mapping, air photograph evaluation,
satellite imagery), how the features were dated (14C, TL, relative
stratigraphy) and how reliable they are supposed to be. All
references to the underlying basic publications are included. Where
controversial interpretations are possible e.g. in Siberia or
Tibet, this is pointed out. As a result, the information on
Quaternary glaciations worldwide will be much improved and supplied
in a uniform digital format. The information on the glacial limits
is compiled in digital form by the coordinators of the project, and
is available for download at: http:
//booksite.elsevier.com/9780444534477/
* completely updated detailed coverage of worldwide Quaternary
glaciations * information in digital, uniformly prepared maps which
can be used in a GIS such as ArcView or ArcGis * step-by-step
guideline how to open and use ArcGis files * possibility to convert
the shapefiles into GoogleEarth kmz-files * availability of
chronological controls
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