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Coastal-change and glaciological map of the Saunders Coast area, Antarctica: 1972-97

January 1, 2004

Satellite images from 1972 to 1997 have been used to prepare a map showing glaciological features of the Saunders Coast area, Antarctica. Analysis of the imagery shows a trend toward ice-front retreat that may be a result of changing environmental conditions.

Publication Year 2004
Title Coastal-change and glaciological map of the Saunders Coast area, Antarctica: 1972-97
DOI 10.3189/172756404781814285
Authors Jane G. Ferrigno, Richard S. Williams, Kevin M. Foley
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Annals of Glaciology
Index ID 70027813
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Eastern Geology and Paleoclimate Science Center; Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center