The depositional conditions of the fluvio-aeolian succession during the last climate minimum based on the examples from Poland and NW Ukraine

Zieliński, Paweł; Sokolowski, Robert; Woronko, Barbara; Jankowski, Michał; Fedorowicz, Stanisław; Zaleski, Iwan; Molodkov, Anatoly; Weckwerth, Piotr

doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2014.08.013

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“…7). This is consistent with generally accepted (in the literature) aeolian accumulation/dune-formation phases (compare Kozarski & Nowaczyk, 1991;Kasse, 2002;Goździk, 2007;Kasse et al, 2007;Zieliński et al, 2014b). Nevertheless, most of the material was deposited during short spells in the Older and Younger Dryas.…”

Section: Aeolian Unitsupporting

confidence: 90%

“…Similar to the fluvial unit, deposits of the fluvio-aeolian series, dated as 16.3±2.5-12.0±1.1 ka (Zieliński et al 2014b), were clearly dominated by EM/RM and RM grains representing the aeolian environment at each examined site (Figs 2, 4 and 6). At all localities, except for Berezno (Fig.…”

Section: Fluvio-aeolian Unitmentioning

confidence: 82%

“…4) and as Late Pleniglacial and Oldest Dryas at Postolin, Niwiska and Berezno (28.8±4.1-13.1±2.0 ka; Figs 3, 5) (Zieliński et al, 2014b). The sand fraction of the alluvial deposits was obviously dominated by mat, well-and very well-rounded RM and EM/RM grains (Figs 2-5).…”

Section: Fluvial Unitmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…The luminescence age of this unit (15.2-8 ka) indicates accumulation during cold weather conditions of the Late Glacial and Early Holocene (Zieliński et al 2014b; see Fig. 7).…”

Section: Aeolian Unitmentioning

confidence: 91%

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Climate evolution during the Pleniglacial and Late Glacial as recorded in quartz grain morphoscopy of fluvial to aeolian successions of the European Sand Belt

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We present results of research into fluvial to aeolian successions at four sites in the foreland of the Last Glacial Maximum, i.e., the central part of the "European Sand Belt". These sites include dune fields on higher-lying river terraces and alluvial fans. Sediments were subjected to detailed lithofacies analyses and sampling for morphoscopic assessment of quartz grains. Based on these results, three units were identified in the sedimentary succession: fluvial, fluvio-aeolian and aeolian. Material with traces of aeolian origin predominate in these sediments and this enabled conclusions on the activity of aeolian processes during the Pleniglacial and Late Glacial, and the source of sediment supply to be drawn. Aeolian processes played a major role in the deposition of the lower portions of the fluvial and fluvio-aeolian units. Aeolian material in the fluvial unit stems from aeolian accumulation of fluvial sediments within the valley as well as particles transported by wind from beyond the valley. The fluvio-aeolian unit is composed mainly of fluvial sediments that were subject to multiple redeposition, and long-term, intensive processing in an aeolian environment. In spite of the asynchronous onset of deposition of the fluvio-aeolian unit, it is characterised by the greatest homogeneity of structural and textural characteristics. Although the aeolian unit was laid down simultaneously, it is typified by the widest range of variation in quartz morphoscopic traits. It reflects local factors, mainly the origin of the source material, rather than climate. The duration of dune-formation processes was too short to be reflected in the morphoscopy of quartz grains.

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Section: Aeolian Unitsupporting

confidence: 90%

Section: Fluvio-aeolian Unitmentioning

confidence: 82%

Section: Fluvial Unitmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…The luminescence age of this unit (15.2-8 ka) indicates accumulation during cold weather conditions of the Late Glacial and Early Holocene (Zieliński et al 2014b; see Fig. 7).…”

Section: Aeolian Unitmentioning

confidence: 91%

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Climate evolution during the Pleniglacial and Late Glacial as recorded in quartz grain morphoscopy of fluvial to aeolian successions of the European Sand Belt

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“…To date, this cold event has not been detected in the organic record of Latvia (Stivrins et al, 2014(Stivrins et al, , 2015; thus it probably did not a great impact on the increase of aeolian activity. This is in contrast to central and western Europe, where aeolian activity of a similar time span took place (Tolksdorf & Kaiser, 2012;Zieliński et al, 2015). In Latvia, the early Holocene aeolian depo- sition has been dated at 9.1±2.3 ka and 9.4±1.9 ka in the uppermost part of dunes distributed on the glaciolacustrine sediment of the ice-dammed lake at the localities of Dores & Bērzi, respectively (Nartišs et al, 2009), 45 km northwest of the section studied here.…”

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An aeolian or a glaciolacustrine record? A case study from Mieļupīte, Middle Gauja Lowland, northeast Latvia

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2017

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In the Middle Gauja Lowland, northeast Latvia, dunes are distributed over a vast glaciolacustrine plain that formed during the retreat of the Fennoscandian ice sheet. Such a direct contact between aeolian and glaciolacustrine sediments can be used to infer depositional settings and decipher to what extent these sediments bear an aeolian component. Our proxies, although preliminary, reveal a limited range of variation in grain-size parameters, a significant presence of quartz grains with silica precipitation and matt-surface grains of various rounding degrees and massive structure combined with horizontal lamination. These are indicative of periglacial-aeolian depositional conditions in the foreland of the Linkuva ice-marginal zone. Sedimentary characteristics do not match a single luminescence date of 9.2±0.6 ka, which significantly postdates the minimum age of the Linkuva ice-marginal zone with 10Be ages between 15.4 and 12.0 ka. Whether deposition started directly after drainage of the Middle Gauja ice-dammed lake or if there is a gap of 2.8-6.2 ka is a matter of debate; only future studies at higher OSL resolution could resolve this.

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Microtextural Inheritance on Quartz Sand Grains from Pleistocene Periglacial Environments of the Mazovian Lowland, Central Poland

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2017

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Sand grains from Quaternary glacial, aeolian and fluvial deposits in the Mazovian Lowland, central Poland, were examined to characterize the effects of different Quaternary processes on sand‐grain surfaces that experienced repeated cycles of intense polar‐desert‐like conditions during the Middle and Late Pleistocene. A cold, dry and windy periglacial environment prevailed here at least twice between the Saalian (Marine Isotope Stage (MIS) 6) and Holocene (MIS 1) stages. Because the surface characteristics of quartz sand grains can provide important palaeoenvironmental information, we examined grains extracted from sediment samples in different landforms to determine their surficial features from scanning electron microscope images. The grain surfaces were dominated by microtextures characteristic of aeolian‐induced grain transformation, indicated by a high percentage of well‐rounded, low‐relief‐worn grains with dish‐shaped depressions, bulbous edges and upturned plates. Although remnants of previous sedimentary cycles were occasionally observed, aeolian effects were dominant even in glacial and fluvial settings. Quartz microtextures indicated that none of the examined grains represented their original setting, but rather suggested remobilisation under periglacial conditions. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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The depositional conditions of the fluvio-aeolian succession during the last climate minimum based on the examples from Poland and NW Ukraine

Cited by 52 publications

References 51 publications

Climate evolution during the Pleniglacial and Late Glacial as recorded in quartz grain morphoscopy of fluvial to aeolian successions of the European Sand Belt

Climate evolution during the Pleniglacial and Late Glacial as recorded in quartz grain morphoscopy of fluvial to aeolian successions of the European Sand Belt

An aeolian or a glaciolacustrine record? A case study from Mieļupīte, Middle Gauja Lowland, northeast Latvia

Microtextural Inheritance on Quartz Sand Grains from Pleistocene Periglacial Environments of the Mazovian Lowland, Central Poland

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