GLACIAL DEPOSITS
Dr. C. C. Cajdenius, geologist, of Stockholm University, is progressing satisfactorily with his investigations of the glacial silt deposits in the Bakaia Valley, states the "Christchiirch Times." His aim is to examine the layers of deposits and correlate, if possible, geological time scales between New Zealand, South America, and Europe. The geologist and his wife are camped in the Eakaia Valley. Already lie lias, with the aid of a labourer lent "him by Mr. George Gerrard,- cut steps into the cliff at Pipeclay Gully so that the varves o:r annual lines in the stratification may bo counted. Samples of the clay are sent, to Stockholm for further examination,
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Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 107, 2 November 1933, Page 12
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110GLACIAL DEPOSITS Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 107, 2 November 1933, Page 12
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