Vatanajökull National Park (Southern Region): Guide to a Glacial Landscape Legacy, by David J.A. Evans


World Heritage Site: Vatnajökull National Park - Dynamic Nature of Fire and Ice

Publication Year: 2017

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE200F8FF377

Summary

Vatnajökull National Park, established in 2008 and encompassing Europe's largest ice cap and Iceland's highest mountain, presents a unique glacial landscape shaped by climate-induced changes. The park, accessible within five hours from Reykjavik, showcases an unparalleled array of glacial and fluvio-glacial landforms, offering a comprehensive guide to these dynamic features. Author David J.A. Evans provides a detailed exploration through maps, diagrams, tabulated data, and striking color photographs, which not only serve scientific purposes but also stand as artistic representations of the landscape's grandeur. This publication serves as an exceptional resource, surpassing typical textbooks in its depth and visual appeal.

Citation

Ives, J. D. (2017). Vatanajökull National Park (Southern Region): Guide to a Glacial Landscape Legacy, by David J.A. Evans. Arctic, 70(2), 220. https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic4651

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