The role of geomorphology in the Quaternary

Bridgland, David

doi:10.1144/m58-2021-14

The role of geomorphology in the Quaternary

Bridgland, David

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Professor David Bridgland d.r.bridgland@durham.ac.uk
Professor

Abstract

The advances in understanding of Quaternary geomorphology in the latter half of the twentieth century were closely linked with the improved knowledge of Quaternary climatic fluctuation, principally derived from isotopic evidence from ocean and ice cores. An important goal was finding terrestrial sedimentary records that can be correlated with the globally applicable isotopic sequence. From a geomorphological viewpoint, river terraces are paramount, particularly since they can provide semi-continuous sequences that record palaeoclimate and landscape evolution throughout the Quaternary, as well as the interaction of rivers with glaciation, sea-level change and notable geomorphological events. In coastal areas, shoreline terraces and raised beaches can provide similar sequences. The chapter discusses the progress made in understanding these archives and, in particular, the various mechanisms for dating and correlation, as well as touching upon contributions from other environments, namely slopes and karstic systems, as well as the role of soils in deciphering geomorphological evidence.

Citation

Bridgland, D. (2021). The role of geomorphology in the Quaternary. Memoirs, 58, https://doi.org/10.1144/m58-2021-14

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Sep 11, 2021
Online Publication Date	Nov 15, 2021
Publication Date	2021
Deposit Date	May 20, 2022
Publicly Available Date	May 20, 2022
Journal	Geological Society, London, Memoirs
Print ISSN	0435-4052
Electronic ISSN	2041-4722
Publisher	The Geological Society
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	58
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1144/m58-2021-14

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