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Johnson, G. A. L. (1952) A glacial erratic boulder of Shap Granite in South Northumberland. Geological Magazine, 89 (5) 361-364 doi:10.1017/s0016756800067960

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TitleA glacial erratic boulder of Shap Granite in South Northumberland
JournalGeological Magazine
AuthorsJohnson, G. A. L.Author
Year1952 (October)Volume89
Issue5
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP)
DOIdoi:10.1017/s0016756800067960
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Full ReferenceJohnson, G. A. L. (1952) A glacial erratic boulder of Shap Granite in South Northumberland. Geological Magazine, 89 (5) 361-364 doi:10.1017/s0016756800067960
Plain TextJohnson, G. A. L. (1952) A glacial erratic boulder of Shap Granite in South Northumberland. Geological Magazine, 89 (5) 361-364 doi:10.1017/s0016756800067960
In(1952, October) Geological Magazine Vol. 89 (5) Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Abstract/NotesAbstractThe discovery of a glacial erratic boulder of Shap Granite in South Northumberland is recorded. Erratics of this rock have not previously been reported north of the Penrith area. It is suggested that the boulder was carried into Northumberland by ice flowing eastwards over the Tyne Gap.

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