Introduction

Between 29th November-8th January I carried out the following programme within the framework of the VUWAE party:

Although my original intention had been to investigate soli-fluction and/or talus slopes various circumstances inclined me to examine meltwater channels and alluvial fans. Eventually, it would seem that the results obtained will be more worthwhile, some attempt being made to relate geomorphic processes to a variety of postglacial events, particularly in the Vf right Valley. The completed project will include studies of talus slopes; hopefully in the Wright Valley some features of slope development will be tied to an absolute chronology.

At this stage complete answers cannot be expected. A variety of samples have been collected which should aid understanding of a number of slope and fluvial processes, both present and past. Further fieldwork, reading and laboratory analysis will be necessary before even approximate answers can be found. For these reasons the present report is interim and general.

Three groups of interrelated phenomena were examined: meltwater channels, deltas, and alluvial fans.