Quaternary, Geomorphological and Botanical Studies in the Northern Prince Charles Mountains

The aim was to study the glacial history, geomorphology and plant distribution in the Prince Charles Mountains, particularly in the ice-free region around Beaver and Radok Lakes (Amery Oasis). More detailed aims included:* Measure the underwater shape of Pagodroma Gorge where it is an estuary of tidal Beaver Lake, and relate the estuary to Beaver Lake itself.* Search along the walls of Pagodroma Gorge and elsewhere for evidence about the age and mode of formation of the gorge and its environs.* Determine the relation between Glossopteris Gully, Radok Lake, and Pagodroma Gorge.* Was the Radok Lake basin (over 300 m below sea level) dug by Battye Glacier or by ice from other sources?* What are the geomorphologica1 characteristics and history of the relatively till free eroded area of Permian rocks to the east of Radok Lake?* Are there raised shorelines and/or fossiliferous deposits in the area?* What is the distribution and composition of the various tills and moraines in the broad area of the northern Prince Charles Mountains?* At sites visited, make collections of moss and lichen in this botanically unknown area.For more details see the full report at the provided URL.Temporal coverage provided is only approximate.