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University Micrdfilms International 300 N INFORMATION TO USERS This was produced from a copy of a document sent to us for microfilming. While the most advanced technological means to photograph and reproduce this document have been used, the quality is heavily dependent upon the quality of the material submitted. The following explanation of techniques is provided to help you understand markings or notations which may appear on this reproduction. 1. The sign or “target” for pages apparently lacking from the document photographed is "Missing Page(s)”. If it was possible to obtain the missing page(s) or section, they are spliced into the film along with adjacent pages. This may have necessitated cutting through an image and duplicating adjacent pages to assure you of complete continuity. 2. When an image on the film is obliterated with a round black mark it is an indication that the film inspector noticed either blurred copy because of movement during exposure, or duplicate copy. 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In all cases we have filmed the best available copy. University Micrdfilms International 300 N. /Ei L B HD., ANN ARBOR, Ml 4H106 8214098 Goodwin, Robert Glenn NEOGLACIAL LACUSTRINE SEDIMENTATION AND ICE ADVANCE, GLACIER BAY, ALASKA The Ohio State University PH.D. 1982 University Microfilms International 300 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, M I 48106 Copyright 1982 by Goodwin, Robert Glenn All Rights Reserved PLEASE NOTE: In all cases this material has been filmed in the best possible way from the available copy. Problems encountered with this document have been identified here with a check mark •/ . 1. Glossy photographs or pages 2. Colored illustrations, paper or print ______ 3. Photographs with dark background 4. Illustrations are poor copy ______ 5. Pages with black marks, not original copy ___ 6. Print shows through as there is text on both sides of page ______ 7. Indistinct, broken or small print on several pages ^ 8. Print exceeds margin requirements______ 9. 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Colinvaux A* ^ Adviser V"' -- Department of Geology and Mineralogy Dedicated to future scientists who will study the wonders of Glacier Bay. ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This project is part of the ongoing investigation of the glacial geology and glaciology of Glacier Bay National Monument by members of the Institute of Polar Studies, the Ohio State University. Fieldwork was supported largely through funds and equipment supplied by the Institute. Additional funds were made available through grants-in-aid from Sigma Xi Research Society; the Graduate Student Alum­ ni Research Award Program, the Ohio State University; and the Friends of Orton Hall Fund. Valuable logistical sup­ port was supplied by the National Park Service. Certain individuals require special thanks for the help that they generously supplied. Dr. R. P. Goldthwait suggested the study as a thesis problem, and he and Dr. G. D. McKenzie provided guidance in the field. Dr. D. M. Mickelson and Dr. Robert Sterret gave the author insight into ongoing glacial processes in Wachusett Inlet during the summer of 1978. Much assistance and a.iy hours of hard work were supplied by field assistants, Mr. Fred Barbis (1977) and Mr. Keith Knabe (1978). Dr. H. C. Noltimier made available laboratory equipment and supplies, and patiently provided a great deal of assistance during the paleomagnetic analyses. Dr. Paul Colinvaux graciously sup­ plied chemicals and equipment for pollen extraction and analyses. Apparatus for grain-size analyses was made iii available by Dr. K. 0. Stanley, and Dr. R. T. Tettenhorst provided equipment and assistance for mineral determina­ tions by x-ray diffraction techniques. Carbonate analyses were provided by the Soils Characterization Laboratory of the Department of Agronomy, the Ohio State University. Drs. R. D. Powell, W. N. Mode, and D. D. Kurtz provided the author with valuable suggestions. Manuscript prepara­ tion was done by Ms. Sallie Orr, Department of Geology and Mineralogy, the Ohio State University. The project could not have been completed without the support of the National Park Service. Dr. Greg Streveler and Mr. Bruce Paige made available unpublished field notes and provided much encouragement. Dr. Streveler and Mr. D. D. Chase rendered much aid in equipping field parties. The Captain and First Mate of the Park Service MV Nunatak and backcountry rangers provided transport for field per­ sonnel and equipment. The friendly hospitality of all the Park Service personnel is greatly appreciated and warmly acknowledged. This manuscript was reviewed by the following readers, whose thoughtful comments greatly improved the text: Dr. R. P. Goldthwait Dr. G. D. McKenzie Dr. H. C. Noltimier Dr. K. 0. Stanley Dr. P. A. Colinvaux Dr. K. Everett VITA December 25, 1951 ......... Born - Omaha, Nebraska 1974......................... B.S. with honors, Geology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1974-1976 .................. Teaching Assistant, Geology & Geophysics, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1976......................... M.A. , Geology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1976-1977 .................. University Fellow, The Ohio State University 1977-1979 .................. Teaching Associate, Geology & Mineralogy, The Ohio State University 1979-1980 .................. Bownocker Fellow, The Ohio State University 1980-1981 .................. Research Associate, Institute of Polar Studies & Biological Sciences, The Ohio State Uni­ versity PUBLICATIONS Magnetic correlation of Holocene glaciolacustrine sediments, Glacier Bay, Alaska, 1980 (Abstract), EOS v. 61, p. 1194. Vegetation response to the Two Rivers ice advance, eastern Wisconsin, 1980 (Abstract), Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs v. 12, n. 7, p. 435. Gravity flow deposits in an ice-marginal lake, Glacier Bay, southeast Alaska, 1980, R.G. Goodwin and G.D. McKenzie (Ab­ stract) , Geological Society of America Abstracts with Pro­ grams v. 12, n. 5, p. 227. Delta growth in a marine inlet, Alaska, 1980, G.D. McKenzie and R.G. Goodwin (Abstract), Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs v. 12, n. 5, p. 250. Caves in Burroughs Glacier Remnant, Alaska, 1980, G.D. McKenzie and R.G. Goodwin (Abstract), Ohio Journal of Science Program with Abstracts v. 80, p. 30. v Development of collapsed glacial topography in Adams Inlet, Alaska, 1979, G.D. McKenzie and R.G. Goodwin, Second con­ ference on scientific research in the National Parks, San Francisco, CA, American Institute of Biological Sciences and National Park Service (in press). FIELDS OF STUDY Major Field: Quaternary Geology Studies in Glacial Geology Professor Richard P. Goldthwait Studies in Geomorphology Professor Sidney E. White Studies in Sedimentation Professor Kenneth 0. Stanley Studies in Geophysics Professor Hallan C. Noltimier Studies in Palynology Professor Paul A. Colinvaux TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.............................................iii VITA........................................................... v LIST OF TABLES ............................................. x LIST OF FIGURES .............................................xi Chapter I. INTRODUCTION...................................... 1 Location of the A r e a ........................ 1 Nature of Investigations.................... 1 Previous Investigations .................... 6 Retreat of Glacier I c e .................... 8 Post-Retreat Sedimentation in Marine I n l e t s ..........................................13 II. REGIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................... 19 G e n e r a l ..........................................19 Physiography and Vegetation..................... 19 Excursion Inlet ........................ 20 Glacier B a y ..............................
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