ABSTRACT: North-central Baffin Island field report, 1967

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This report contains a synopsis of the 1967 Baffin Island operation of the Geographical Branch and short field reports from the leaders of the field parties, based on a preliminary examination of field notes. ... As in previous years the scientific projects could be broadly divided into two groups; geomorphology and glaciology-hydrology. Geomorphology - The projects in this group were continuations of previous projects, the emphasis being shifted to new areas. J.T. Andrews made a reconnaissance survey of the Broughton Island area in preparation for a more detailed study of the raised marine shore features. This is a continuation of previous work in the Home Bay area where J.England filled in valuable details required to complete the 1966 work in that area. Dr. King's work on Henry Kater Peninsula filled in a key gap in the regional coverage .... The Peninsula presents a smooth transition from the alpine topography along the middle part of the fiords to the coast areas, which resembles the Cape Chrisitian region. In this manner glacial deposits can be traced continuously from the fiord area to the outer coast .... D. Hodgson continued the study of the submarine geomorphology which was started in 1966. ... J. Ryder continued her investigations of talus slopes and debris fans in the Ekalugad Fiord area. ... M. Church undertook a major project in fluvial geomorphology on the Ekalugad Sandur following a reconnaissance in 1966. Glaciology-Hydrology - Studies on Decade Glacier and the Barnes Ice Cap continued. On Decade Glacier mass balance measurements were made in the early summer and hydrographs from Decade and Inugsuin Rivers were obtained throughout the summer. ... Mass balance measurements were done on the Barnes Ice Cap and the movement stakes from 1966 were resurveyed. A Scott Polar Research Institute radio echo sounding apparatus was successfully tested by J. Clough of the University of Wisconsin. Another new study was the establishment of a strain network on top of the South Dome. Dr. Barry planned the establishment of three long-period recording meteorological stations that were set in along a NE-SW trending profile across the ice cap. The stations were intended to run for the summer season but operational difficulties prevented proper service and the records are unfortunately incomplete. ... As in previous years the camp facilities were made available to other groups working in the area.

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