The deglaciation of Labrador-Ungava, an outline (summary)

Abstract

An outline is presented of the results of five years' field work aimed predominantly at unravelling the complexities of the deglaciation. Extensive aerial photograph mapping has been used as a basis. A commentary on climatic conditions accompanying deglaciation is added. Localities along the Labrador coast and the Torngat Mountains have been examined, together with the George River Valley, the vicinity of Schefferville, and other sections of the "lake plateau". The study includes surveys of the direction of slope and vertical spacing of glacial drainage channels and the extent and tilt of glacial lake shorelines.