Abstract
At the beginning of the century geologists were discussing the idea that the glacial period was the result of enormous vertical movements of the continents. Uplifts were said to have cooled the climates, bringing on glaciation, and subsequent subm~rgence caused the glaciers to melt. This hypothesis was supported by the finding of deep canyons on the sea floor which indicated the former elevated condition of the continents....
Recommended Citation
Shepard, Francis P.. 1948. "Evidence of world-wide submergence." Journal of Marine Research 7, (3). https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/journal_of_marine_research/695