A new Middle Pleistocene interglacial sequence from Måløv, Sjælland, Denmark

Authors

  • Ole Bennike Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K. Denmark
  • Esben Lindgård Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K. Denmark
  • Henrik Jønsson Granat Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K. Denmark
  • Richard C. Preece Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, Downing St., Cambridge CB2 3EJ, UK
  • Finn Viehberg Institute of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Cologne, Zülpicher Str. 49, 50674 Cologne, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v23.4805

Abstract

Interglacial deposits in Denmark have traditionally been referred to the Cromerian complex (Hareskovian), Holsteinian or Eemian stages. However, based on studies of sediment cores from the deep sea many more than three Quaternary interglacials have been documented, and in other parts of north-western Europe it is becoming increasingly clear that the on-shore Quaternary sequences are much more complex than previously believed. Interglacial deposits are characterised by plant and animal remains indicating longer periods with climatic conditions similar to or warmer than today, whereas interstadial deposits were formed during shorter time spans and usually contain remains of relatively cold-adapted, arctic or sub-arctic species. Interglacial and interstadial deposits can be dated more or less precisely, and thus provide information about the relative age of glacial deposits.

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Published

15-07-2011

How to Cite

Bennike, O., Lindgård, E., Jønsson Granat, H., Preece, R. C., & Viehberg, F. (2011). A new Middle Pleistocene interglacial sequence from Måløv, Sjælland, Denmark. GEUS Bulletin, 23, 29–32. https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v23.4805

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RESEARCH ARTICLE | SHORT