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DNAG, The Geology of North America
The Arctic Ocean Region
Author(s)
Arthur Grantz;
Arthur Grantz
U.S. Geological Survey 345 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, California 94025
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L. Johnson;
L. Johnson
Office of Naval Research 800 North Quincy St., Code 1125 Arlington, Virginia 22217-5000
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J. F. Sweeney
J. F. Sweeney
Geological Survey of Canada 100 West Pender Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1R8 Canada
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Geological Society of America
Volume
L
Copyright:
Geological Society of America, Inc.
© The Geological Society of America, 1990, ISBN 978-0-8137-5463-5$9
ISBN electronic:
9780813754635
Publication date:
January 01, 1990
Most Quaternary sediments in North America north of 45 ON post-date the last deglaciation. This volume looks at those extensive deposits from the standpoints of timing, cause, and mechanism of the wastage of North American ice during the last deglaciation and the accompanying environmental changes in the nonglaciated and deglaciated areas. It particularly examines the mechanisms by which a mass of ice equivalent to 100 m of global sea-level was returned to the ocean within about 8,000 years. A truly comprehensive synthesis of marine and terrestrial information in 22 chapters grouped into five sections: Chronology of Disintegration of the North American Ice Sheets, Ice Core and Other Glaciological Data, the Nonglacial Physical Record on the Continent, Biological Record on the Continent, and Analysis and Summary. Includes two oversize color plates showing time-series maps of pollen densities and vegetation changes since 18 ka.
The Arctic Ocean Region
Author(s): Arthur Grantz, L. Johnson, J. F. Sweeney
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1130/DNAG-GNA-L
ISBN-10: 0813752116
ISBN (electronic): 9780813754635
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 1990
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Table of Contents
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IntroductionAuthor(s)
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Historical background; Exploration, concepts, and observationsAuthor(s)J. R. Weber;J. R. WeberGeophysics Division, Geological Survey of Canada, 1 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:E. F. RootsE. F. RootsScience Advisor, Department of the Environment, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Arctic Ocean Ice Cover
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Structure and dynamics of the Arctic Ocean ice coverAuthor(s)Norbert UntersteinerNorbert UntersteinerGraduate Program in Geophysics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195Search for other works by this author on:
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Bathymetry and Physiography
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Bathymetry and physiographyAuthor(s)G. L. Johnson;G. L. JohnsonOffice of Naval Research, Washington, D.C. 22217Search for other works by this author on:Arthur Grantz;Arthur GrantzU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, Californira 94025Search for other works by this author on:J. R. WeberJ. R. WeberGeophysics Division, Geological Survey of Canada, Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A OY3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Geophysical Data
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Seismicity and focal mechanisms of the Arctic region and the North American plate boundary in AsiaAuthor(s)Kazuya Fujita;Kazuya FujitaDepartment of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1115Search for other works by this author on:David B. Cook;David B. CookDepartment of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1115Search for other works by this author on:Henry Hasegawa;Henry HasegawaGeophysics Division, Geological Survey of Canada, Department of Energy Mines and Resources, 1 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A OY3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:David Forsyth;David ForsythGeophysics Division, Geological Survey of Canada, Department of Energy Mines and Resources, 1 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A OY3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Robert WetmillerRobert WetmillerGeophysics Division, Geological Survey of Canada, Department of Energy Mines and Resources, 1 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A OY3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Gravity from 64°N to the North PoleAuthor(s)L. W. Sobczak;L. W. SobczakGeological Survey of Canada, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, I Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:D. B. Hearty;D. B. HeartyGeological Survey of Canada, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, I Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:R. Forsberg;R. ForsbergGeodetic Institute, Gamlehave Alle 22, DK 2920, Copenhagen, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:Y. Kristoffersen;Y. KristoffersenSeismological Institute, University of Bergen, Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:O. Eldholm;O. EldholmUniversity of Oslo, Department of Geology, Postboks 1047, Blindern, 0316 Oslo 3, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:S. D. MayS. D. MayU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, MS 904, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:
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Magnetic anomaliesAuthor(s)R. L. Coles;R. L. ColesGeological Survey of Canada, Energy, Mines and Resources, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:P. T. TaylorP. T. TaylorNASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland 20771Search for other works by this author on:
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Geothermal observations in the Arctic regionAuthor(s)M. G. Langseth;M. G. LangsethLamont-Doherty Geological Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964Search for other works by this author on:A. H. Lachenbruch;A. H. LachenbruchU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:B. V. MarshallB. V. MarshallU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:
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Seismic reflection and refractionAuthor(s)H. R. Jackson;H. R. JacksonAtlantic Geoscience Centre, Geological Survey of Canada, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 4A2, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:D. A. Forsyth;D. A. ForsythLithosphere and Canadian Shield Division, Geological Survey of Canada, Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:J. K. Hall;J. K. HallMarine Geological Division, Geological Survey of Israel 30 Malchei Israel Street, Jerusalem 95 501, IsraelSearch for other works by this author on:A. OvertonA. OvertonTerrain Science Division, Geological Survey of Canada, 601 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E8, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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The North American Plate Boundary
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The North American plate boundaryAuthor(s)Olav Eldholm;Olav EldholmDepartment of Geology, University of Oslo, Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:A. M. Karasik, Deceased;A. M. Karasik, DeceasedLO ISMIR AN, USSR Academy of Sciences, Leningrad, U.S.S.R.Search for other works by this author on:P. A. ReksnesP. A. ReksnesDepartment of Geology, University of Oslo, Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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Continental Margins
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The East Greenland ShelfAuthor(s)Hans Christian LarsenHans Christian LarsenThe Geological Survey of Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350, Copenhagen, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:
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The North Greenland Continental MarginAuthor(s)Peter R. DawesPeter R. DawesGeological Survey of Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350, Copenhagen, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:
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The continental margin northwest of the Queen Elizabeth IslandsAuthor(s)J. F. Sweeney;J. F. SweeneyGeological Survey of Canada, 100 W. Pender St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1R8, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:L. W. Sobczak;L. W. SobczakGeological Survey of Canada, 1 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:D. A. ForsythD. A. ForsythGeological Survey of Canada, 1 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Canadian Beaufort Sea and adjacent land areasAuthor(s)J. Dixon;J. DixonGeological Survey of Canada, 3303 33rd St. NW, Calgary, Alberta T2L 2A7, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:J. R. DietrichJ. R. DietrichGeological Survey of Canada, 3303 33rd St. NW, Calgary, Alberta T2L 2A7, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Geology of the Arctic Continental Margin of AlaskaAuthor(s)Arthur Grantz;Arthur GrantzU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:S. D. May;S. D. MayU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:P. E. HartP. E. HartU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:
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The Arctic continental margin of eastern SiberiaAuthor(s)Kazuya Fujita;Kazuya FujitaDepartment of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1115Search for other works by this author on:David B. CookDavid B. CookDepartment of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1115Search for other works by this author on:
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Ridges, Borderlands, and Basins
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Ridges and basins in the central Arctic OceanAuthor(s)J. R. Weber;J. R. WeberGeophysics Division, Geological Survey of Canada, 1 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:J. F. SweeneyJ. F. SweeneyGeophysics Division, Geological Survey of Canada, 1 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chukchi BorderlandAuthor(s)John K. HallJohn K. HallMarine Geology, Mapping, and Tectonics Division, Geological Survey of Israel Jerusalem 95 501, IsraelSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Norwegian-Greenland SeaAuthor(s)Olav Eldholm;Olav EldholmDepartment of Geology, University of Oslo, Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Jakob Skogseid;Jakob SkogseidDepartment of Geology, University of Oslo, Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Eirik Sundvor;Eirik SundvorSeismological Observatory, University of Bergen, Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Annik M. MyhreAnnik M. MyhreDepartment of Geology, University of Oslo, Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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Eurasia BasinAuthor(s)Yngve KristoffersenYngve KristoffersenSeismological Observatory, University of Bergen, Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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Canada BasinAuthor(s)Arthur Grantz;Arthur GrantzU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:S. D. May;S. D. MayU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:P. T. Taylor;P. T. TaylorNASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland 20771Search for other works by this author on:L. A. LawverL. A. LawverInstitute for Geophysics, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78751Search for other works by this author on:
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Arctic Basin Sediments, Fossils, Paleoclimate, and History
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Late Mesozoic and Cenozoic paleogeographic and paleoclimatic history of the Arctic Ocean Basin, based on shallow-water marine faunas and terrestrial vertebratesAuthor(s)Louie Marincovich, Jr.;Louie Marincovich, Jr.Branch of Paleontology and Stratigraphy, U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:Elisabeth M. Brouwers;Elisabeth M. BrouwersBranch of Paleontology and Stratigraphy, U.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:David M. Hopkins;David M. HopkinsDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701Search for other works by this author on:Malcolm C. McKennaMalcolm C. McKennaDepartment of Vertebrate Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York 10024Search for other works by this author on:
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Late Mesozoic and Cenozoic paleoceanography of the northern polar oceansAuthor(s)Jörn Thiede;Jörn ThiedeGEOMAR Research Center for Marine Geosciences, Wischofstrasse 1–3, Building 4, D-2300 Kiel, Federal Republic of GermanySearch for other works by this author on:David L. Clark;David L. ClarkDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WisconsinSearch for other works by this author on:Yvonne HermanYvonne HermanDepartment of Geology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164Search for other works by this author on:
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Late Neogene and Quaternary Geology
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Late Cenozoic geologic evolution of the Alaskan North Slope and adjacent continental shelvesAuthor(s)David A. Dinter;David A. DinterU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:L. David Carter;L. David CarterBranch of Alaskan Geology, U.S. Geological Survey, 4200 University Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508Search for other works by this author on:Julie Brigham-GretteJulie Brigham-GretteDepartment of Geology and Geography, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003Search for other works by this author on:
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The late Neogene and Quaternary stratigraphy of the Canadian Beaufort continental shelfAuthor(s)S. M. Blasco;S. M. BlascoGeological Survey of Canada, P.O. Box 1006, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 4A2, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:G. Fortin;G. FortinH. R. Seismic Interpretation Services, Ltd, 66 Lanctot St., Hull, Quebec J8Y 1B6, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:P. R. Hill;P. R. HillHill Geoscience Research, Ltd., 70 Neptune Ct, Suite 220 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 4M9, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:M. J. O’Connor;M. J. O’ConnorM. J. O’Connor and Associates, Ltd., 201, 1144-29 Ave., N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7P1, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:J. Brigham-GretteJ. Brigham-GretteDepartment of Geology and Geography, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003Search for other works by this author on:
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Mineral Resources
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Sedimentary basins and petroleum resource potential of the Arctic Ocean regionAuthor(s)N. E. Haimila;N. E. HaimilaZI Consulting, Ltd., Box 909, Cocrane, Alberta T0L 0W0, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:C. E. Kirschner;C. E. KirschnerU.S. Geological Survey, P.O. Box 154, Union, Washington 98592Search for other works by this author on:W. W. Nassichuk;W. W. NassichukGeological Survey of Canada, 3303 33rd St NW, Calgary, Alberta T2L 2A7, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:G. Ulmichek;G. UlmichekU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:R. M. ProcterR. M. ProcterGeological Survey of Canada, 3303 33rd St. NW, Calgary, Alberta T2L 2A7, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Gas hydrates of the Arctic Ocean regionAuthor(s)Keith A. Kvenvolden;Keith A. KvenvoldenU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:Arthur GrantzArthur GrantzU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:
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Offshore hard mineralsAuthor(s)Peter B. HalePeter B. HaleOcean Mining Division, Mineral Policy Sector, Energy, Mines and Resources Canada, 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E4, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Origin of the Arctic Basin
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Paleomagnetic and plate-tectonic constraints on the evolution of the Alaskan-eastern Siberian ArcticAuthor(s)William Harbert;William HarbertDepartment of Earth and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206Search for other works by this author on:Leah Frei;Leah FreiGeophysics Department, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305Search for other works by this author on:Richard Jarrard;Richard JarrardLamont-Doherty Geological Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964Search for other works by this author on:Susan Halgedahl;Susan HalgedahlLamont-Doherty Geological Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964Search for other works by this author on:David EngebretsonDavid EngebretsonGeology Department, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington 98225Search for other works by this author on:
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A review of tectonic models for the evolution of the Canada BasinAuthor(s)L. A. Lawver;L. A. LawverInstitute for Geophysics, The University of Texas, 8701 N. MOPAC Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759-8346Search for other works by this author on:C. R. ScoteseC. R. ScoteseInstitute for Geophysics, The University of Texas, 8701 N. MOPAC Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759-8346Search for other works by this author on:
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Summary
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SummaryAuthor(s)J. F. Sweeney;J. F. SweeneyGeological Survey of Canada, 100 West Pender, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1R8, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:G. L. Johnson;G. L. JohnsonOffice of Naval Research, Arlington, Virginia 22217Search for other works by this author on:A. GrantzA. GrantzU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:
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