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... the top down to a greater or less distance , according to the degree of tension . Usu- ally , however , the ice remains continuous in the lower strata , and when the slope is diminished the pressure 4 MAN AND THE GLACIAL PERIOD .
... the top down to a greater or less distance , according to the degree of tension . Usu- ally , however , the ice remains continuous in the lower strata , and when the slope is diminished the pressure 4 MAN AND THE GLACIAL PERIOD .
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... remains at the same place for any great length of time , there must be a great accumulation of earthy débris at the stationary point , since the motion of the ice is constantly bearing its lines of lateral and medial moraine downwards ...
... remains at the same place for any great length of time , there must be a great accumulation of earthy débris at the stationary point , since the motion of the ice is constantly bearing its lines of lateral and medial moraine downwards ...
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... remains extending to an indefinite distance underneath the surface . But at occasional in- tervals , as the superincumbent masses of ice above the surface fall off and relieve the strata below of their weight , these submerged masses ...
... remains extending to an indefinite distance underneath the surface . But at occasional in- tervals , as the superincumbent masses of ice above the surface fall off and relieve the strata below of their weight , these submerged masses ...
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... remains to enquire what the facts really are and over how great an extent of territory the actual results of gla- cial action may be found . But we will first direct more particular attention to some of the facts and theories con ...
... remains to enquire what the facts really are and over how great an extent of territory the actual results of gla- cial action may be found . But we will first direct more particular attention to some of the facts and theories con ...
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... remains to represent the true " grist " or " rock flour " of the Glacial period . The results of Mr. Crosby's investigations show that " not more than one - third of the detritus composing the till of the Boston Basin was in existence ...
... remains to represent the true " grist " or " rock flour " of the Glacial period . The results of Mr. Crosby's investigations show that " not more than one - third of the detritus composing the till of the Boston Basin was in existence ...
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Man and the Glacial Period G. Frederick (George Frederick) Wright,Henry W. (Henry Williamson) 183 Haynes Nu există previzualizare disponibilă - 2016 |
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