Beechey Island, Nunavut, Northern Canada.

  • Published In: Journal of Coastal Research, 2026, v. 42, n. 1. P. i 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on the geological features of Beechey Island, Nunavut, particularly the raised gravel beach ridges and their significance in understanding sea level changes during the Holocene. It describes the graves of three members of Sir John Franklin’s 1840s expedition, which sought a Northwest Passage, and notes that none of the expedition's 129 members survived. The author discusses the characteristics of the beach ridges, attributing their formation to glacioeustatic sea level oscillations and sun-driven storm cycles, while also referencing the geological composition of the area. The article highlights the ongoing glacio-isostatic uplift and its implications for understanding past and future sea level changes in the Arctic region. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Coastal Research. 2026/01, Vol. 42, Issue 1, pi
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geology
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0749-0208
  • DOI:10.2112/0749-0208-42.1.i
  • Accession Number:190955400
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