A Force Like No Other Evolution of Yosemite : A Tale of Glaciers Past
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چکیده
.......................................................................................................................................2 Overview of Yosemite’s History .................................................................................................2 Yosemite Discovery................................................................................................................2 Battle of the Scientists ............................................................................................................3 Overview of Geological Terms....................................................................................................3 General Glacial Terms ............................................................................................................3 Glacial Erosion .......................................................................................................................4 Glacial Landforms ..................................................................................................................5 Glacial Deposition ..................................................................................................................6 Yosemite’s Glacial Past ...............................................................................................................8 Glacial Episodes .....................................................................................................................8 Yosemite’s Glaciers Defined ..................................................................................................9 Tioga Glaciation ................................................................................................................9 Tahoe Glaciation................................................................................................................9 Pre-Tahoe Glaciation .........................................................................................................10 Neoglaciation .....................................................................................................................11 Yosemite’s Glacial Wonders .......................................................................................................11 Glacial Valleys—Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadow .......................................................11 Hanging Valleys—Bridalveil Fall ..........................................................................................12 Yosemite Falls ........................................................................................................................13 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................14 Sources.........................................................................................................................................15
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