In:
Bulletin of the Geological Society of Denmark, Geological Society of Denmark, Vol. 43 ( 1996-12-5), p. 169-176
Abstract:
Studies of glaciotectonized sub-till lacustrine deposits in Lønstrup Klint and
Lodbjerg Klint, northern Jylland, Denmark, show the presence of plant and animal remains from the Middle Weichselian "mammoth steppe". Radiocarbon dates on picked-out plant fragments yield ages around 30 ka BP, and a macrofossil plant
assemblage in the lake sediments indicates that uplands were covered by an open, tree-less vegetation with herbs and scattered shrubs. Mean July temperatures were
probably at least 6°C lower than at present. The datings suggest a change from marine to glacio-lacustrine environments in Vendsyssel slightly before 30 ka BP.
Glacial thrusting and subsequent deposition of the youngest till in the region was connected with the Late Weichselian glacial maximum, the Jylland stade, and
glaciation commenced some time after 30 ka BP.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2245-7070
DOI:
10.37570/bgsd-1996-43
DOI:
10.37570/bgsd-1996-43-16
Language:
English
Publisher:
Geological Society of Denmark
Publication Date:
1996
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