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Glacial and periglacial phenomena in Ethiopia: a review
Author(s) -
Grab Stefan
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
permafrost and periglacial processes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.867
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1099-1530
pISSN - 1045-6740
DOI - 10.1002/ppp.405
Subject(s) - landform , permafrost , geology , glacial period , glacial landform , physical geography , earth science , geomorphology , paleontology , geography , oceanography , moraine
The glacial and periglacial geomorphology for the Simen and Bale Mountains in Ethiopia is reviewed. The Simen Mountains are mostly absent of relict periglacial landforms and today host a variety of miniature cryogenic phenomena. The Bale Mountains host a few localized large relict cryogenic landforms (e.g. stone stripes), suggesting past sporadic permafrost. A variety of regional factors may have contributed to the more extensive periglacial activity in southern Ethiopia than in the higher Simen Mountains to the north. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.