Some Geological and Glaciological Observations during Reconnaissance of the Terrain South of Dakshin Gangotri Station, Antarctica.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

During the course of reconnaissance of the terrain conditions south of Dakshin Gangotri, and possible vehicular route across Wohl that mountains towards further south, some observations of geological and glaciological interest were made enroute, in addition to the performance appraisal of the snowmobiles. The efficiency of the vehicles under various terrain and ice conditions was studied and also exercises in establishing communication links between different locations during reconnaissance were carried out. The surface features and secular changes in different types of the Antarctic ice were recorded and glacio-geomorphological studies were carried out in Schirmacher Oasis. Geological studies werealso carried out which revealed the existence of olivine basalt, hornfels, pyroxenite and skarn rocks in the Skaly IGA nunatak area.

Status: Completed

Purpose: During the Fourth Indian Expedition to Antarctica, the author was a member of reconnaissance survey team whose objective was to explore a possible route for a vehicle based Expedition to the south pole.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Land Surface,

Place/Location(s): Antarctic, Dakshin Gangotri,

Project: Some Geological and Glaciological Observations during Reconnaissance of the Terrain South of Dakshin Gangotri Station,

Topic Category(s): GeoScientific Information,

Date(s): 2020-08-26 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. C V Sangewar
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 1984-01-01
End Date   : 1985-12-31