Abstract
Considering widespread retreating trend of the Himalayan glaciers and the problems associated with the detailed mapping of glacier landform features, an attempt has been made in the present study to employ high-resolution Indian remote sensing satellite (IRS) data to (a) map distinct glacier landforms belonging to the Shaune Garang glacier, (b) comprehend different phases of glacial advance and retreat and (c) evaluate the utility of high-resolution satellite data in glacier studies. Based on the landforms recognized on the basis of satellite data and detailed field investigations, in all five to six glacial advances and retreat of the Shaune Garang glacier during the late Quaternary period has been inferred. Three prominent phases are well identified in the present study. High-resolution IRS-1C/1D-LISS-III and Panchromatic (PAN) data appear useful to delineate glacier landforms that are indicative of glacier recession and advance in inaccessible terrains like the Himalaya.
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