Glaciological Aspects of Interest to Quaternarists and Geomorphologists
Chair: Gwenn Flowers (SFU) gflowers@sfu.ca
Paleoglacier geometry and dynamics are frequently inferred from the geomorphological and Quaternary records, providing insight into processes that may or may not have known modern analogues. The more we learn about the physics of modern ice masses, the bigger our toolbox of analogues becomes and the better able we are to interpret the glacial-geologic record. The aim of this session is to highlight recent advances in glaciology that are of interest to Quaternarists and geomorphologists, focusing on glacier and ice-sheet processes including basal hydrology and dynamics. Contributions are invited that address these advances from any perspective, including field research, laboratory studies, remote sensing and numerical modeling. Contributions addressing modern ice-sheet processes are especially encouraged.