Ancient pre-glacial erosion surfaces preserved beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet

Ancient pre-glacial erosion surfaces preserved beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet

We present ice-penetrating radar evidence for ancient (pre-glacial) and extensive erosion surfaces preserved beneath the upstream Institute and Möller ice streams, West Antarctica. Radar data reveal a smooth, laterally continuous, gently sloping topographic block, comprising two surfaces separated b...

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Main Authors:	K. C. Rose, N. Ross, T. A. Jordan, R. G. Bingham, H. F. J. Corr, F. Ferraccioli, A. M. Le Brocq, D. M. Rippin, M. J. Siegert
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Copernicus Publications 2015-02-01
Series:	Earth Surface Dynamics
Online Access:	http://www.earth-surf-dynam.net/3/139/2015/esurf-3-139-2015.pdf

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