Characteristics and significance of two pre-late-Wisconsinan weathering profiles (Adirondacks, USA and Miramichi Highlands, Canada)

Preglacial landforms

Auteurs :
BOUCHARD, M.
JOLICOEUR, S.
PIERRE, G.
LIDMAR-BERGSTRÖM, k.

Description :
The purpose of this paper is to stress the importance of saprolite characterization for consideration on climatic conditions during saprolite formation and age of saprolites. Two weathering profiles located north of the Quaternary glacial limit have been studied. Then discussion of specific problems with in dealing with such weathering profiles located in previously glaciated areas.


Type de document :
Article de monographie

Source :
Geomorphology (Amsterdam), issn : 0169-555X, 1995, vol. 12, n°. 1, p. 75-89, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 82 ref.

Date :
1995

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