In:
Quaternary Research, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 72, No. 1 ( 2009-07), p. 132-142
Abstract:
The Fernbank interglacial site, on the west side of Cayuga Lake, New York, has been recently subjected to more detailed study. To a lengthened mollusc list are added ostracodes, insects, fish, pollen, and plant macrofossils. Of these, plants are well preserved and diverse, whereas other groups are poorly preserved and incomplete. Nevertheless, all support the interglacial assignment (Sangamon), which is further supported by minimum age radiocarbon dates ( 〉 50,000 14 C yr BP) and a TL date of 81 ± 11 ka. In the plant record near the top of the sequence, abundant tree charcoal indicates forest fires. Like the Toronto interglacial record, the plants show a declining July mean temperature from 24 to 18°C (according to transfer functions) through the sequence, from mixed deciduous forest to boreal forest.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0033-5894
,
1096-0287
DOI:
10.1016/j.yqres.2009.02.008
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
2009
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1471589-2
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205711-6
SSG:
13
SSG:
14
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