A tentative classification of paleoweathering formations based on geomorphological criteria

Paleoweathering and paleolandforms

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

BATTIAU-QUENEY, Y.

Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille, CNRS (URA 1688) and IGCP 317, Villeneuve d'Ascq, France

BOUCHARD, M.

Université du Québec, Dept. of Geography, Montréal, Canada

Description :
A geomorphological classification is proposed that emphasizes the usefulness of paleoweathering records in any reconstruction of past landscapes. Four main paleoweathering records are recognized. After examples of each type are provided, the paper considers the relations between chemical weathering and landform development. The climatic significance of paleoweathering formations is discussed.

Type de document :
Congrès

Source :
Third International Geomorphology Conference, Hamilton, Canada, 1993-08-26, Geomorphology (Amsterdam), issn : 0169-555X, 1996, vol. 16, n°. 1, p. 87-102, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 53 ref.

Date :
1996

Editeur :
Pays édition : Pays-Bas, Amsterdam, Elsevier

Langue :
Anglais