Antarctic Peninsula : a visitor's guide / British Antarctic Survey ; edited by Adrian Fox.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

British Antarctic Survey, author.

Contributor:

Fox, Adrian, editor.

British Antarctic Survey, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Antarctic Peninsula (Antarctica)--Guidebooks.

Antarctic Peninsula (Antarctica).

Antarctic Peninsula (Antarctica)--Description and travel.

Travel.

Antarctica--Antarctic Peninsula.

Genre:

Guidebooks.

Physical Description:

141 pages, 3 unnumbered pages : colour illustratoins, colour maps ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Natural History Museum, 2019.

Summary:

Fully revised with a new chapter on climate change and updated and expanded maps. Focusing on the geography and physical phenomena of this remote region, this book contains all the information visitors will need during their trip. It describes and explains the geographical setting, climate and weather, geology, glaciology, and much more, and includes the location of research stations and historic sites. Drawing on the world-class scientific and cartographic expertise of BAS, the guide is perfect for adventure tourists and visiting scientists alike.

Contents:

The Peninsula p. 6 / Adrian Fox

Geology of Graham Land p. 18 / Philip T Leat and Jane Francis

Weather and Climate p. 32 / Jon Shanklin

The Ice Sheet p. 52 / David Vaughan

Icebergs and Sea Ice p. 64 / Jon Shanklin

Life on Land p. 76 / Peter Convey

A Land of Change p. 92 / David Vaughan

The Antarctic Treaty p. 104 / John Shears and Stuart Doubleday

Place Names p. 116 / Adrian Fox

Antarctic Wildlife Distribution Map p. 138.

Notes:

Partial statement of responsibility from cover.

Maps on endpapers.

Previous edition: 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780565094652

0565094653

OCLC:

1104574246

Publisher Number:

99984753347