Observations concerning Lateglacial slope-dynamics in Central Europe

Authors

  • Heinrich Rohdenburg University of Giessen, Institute of Geography, Giessen, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26485/BP/1969/18/8

Keywords:

morphodynamic activity, cover debris, dells, Laacher pumice

Abstract

In the Lateglacial on slopes as well as in small and large valleys a general reintensification of the morphodynamic activity took place. This activity had nearly come to a stillstand in the Upper Würm Pleniglacial with the exception of extensive deposition and removal of loess on slopes. Quantitatively speaking the lateglacial morphodynamic activity on slopes and valleys was not very significant as compared with other periods of degradation during the Würm. Its importance lies in the fact that it extended to almost all areas. The only exception are areas developed in coarse grained Laacher pumice, where, owing to its specific properties, entire new dellen systems developed during the Younger Dryas.

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