100 years of glacier observations in Canada

Authors

  • C. Simon L. Ommaney International Glaciological Society, Cambridge, UK Author

Keywords:

History of Glaciology, Snow and Ice Research, Canada

Abstract

This paper describes glacier investigations in Canada from 1880 to 1990. It discusses the initial influence of the Canadian Pacific Railway and Alpine Club of Canada, then reviews those developments, before, during and subsequent to the major international initiatives of the IGY, IHD and IHP, that laid the groundwork for current programs.

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Published

2024-07-05

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Section

Meeting: 100 years of glaciological research in Italy. Torino, 19-20 October 1995

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