Geografiska Annaler Series A is a prestigious journal presenting new scientific results in the field of physical geography glaciology and related subjects with some emphasis on polar areas. The journal includes new ideas methods and original research results which may stimulate work within various geo-sciences. Geografiska Annaler Series A is supported by the Swedish Natural Sciences Research Council. Also published by Blackwell Publishers is Geografiska Annaler Series B . Together these journals publish articles covering all theoretical and empirical aspects of physical ( Series A ) and human ( Series B ) geography. Although published in English papers still retain a Scandinavian touch.