Calculated dates of selected glacial events in Wright Valley

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Calculated dates of selected glacial events in Wright Valley

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Two time-dependent properties showing consistent trends in the chronological sequence of Alpine Glaciation soils were tested by reaction kinetics. They were 1) the elemental potassium content of medium and fine salt, and 2) soil salt-concentration. These two dating methods provide supportive evidence for placing the Alpine II Glaciation of Meserve Glacier between 240,000 and 320,000 years ago, and the Alpine I Glaciation between 4,400 and 6,000 years ago. A revised tentative sequence of glaciations in Wright Valley determined by soil and weathering observations is presented and significant changes and additions to the sequence are summarized.
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7(6): 247-248,
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Behling, R.E. Calculated dates of selected glacial events in Wright ValleyAntarctic Journal of the United States7(6): 247-248,1972