Modern Glacial Environments provides a current and comprehensive survey of the glaciology, geomorphology and sedimentology of modern glaciers and ice sheets through an examination of the processes, dynamics and sediments found in these environments. This is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging text ever published on this topic. Quaternary scientists and students will find this work the first point of reference.


The book was conceived in order to present students with a complete survey of modern research and ideas on glacial environments incorporating glaciology, glacial geology and geomorphology, and sedimentology. Chapters cover causes of glaciation, ice sheet models, glacial physics, glacial hydrology, processes of erosion, deposition and transport, together with additional chapters on modern glacial environments.