Footnotes

[1]The X pumice occurs as scattered fragments and does not form a

continuous layer.

[2]Ages of more than 150 and less than 6,000 years cited in this report

are based on radiocarbon determinations which have been corrected by

the use of a C₁₄ half life of 5,730 years and for variations in

atmospheric C₁₄ (H. E. Suess, written communication to Meyer Rubin,

1968).

[3]For more information about glaciers read “Glaciers” by Robert P.

Sharp, published in 1960 by the University of Oregon at Eugene.

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