OBSERVATIONS OF THE TERMINUS OF BUNDE GLACIER, AXEL-HEIBERG ISLAND, NORTHWEST-TERRITORIES, CANADA, IN 1955 AND 1983

The terminus of Bunde Glacier (name used here for the first time), sit uated at 80 degrees 25'N, 93 degrees 45'W on northwestern Axel Heiberg Island, Canadian Arctic Archipelago, was observed and photographed in 1955 and 1983. Comparison of the photos indicates that there has been no appreciable advance or retreat during the 28-year span, as the ter minal moraine appears to have remained practically unchanged. The poss ibility exists that Bunde Glacier retreated or advanced after 1955 but re-advanced or retreated to occupy its 1955 position by 1983. This si tuation marks a departure from the observation that glaciers in most p arts of the world are in retreat.