Open AccessThe geomorphology and stratigraphy of the Lizard Loess in south Cornwall, England
Author(s) -
ROBERTS MICHAEL C.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
boreas
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.95
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1502-3885
pISSN - 0300-9483
DOI - 10.1111/j.1502-3885.1985.tb00889.x
Subject(s) - loess , solifluction , geology , quaternary , geomorphology , stratigraphy , peninsula , paleontology , archaeology , glacial period , geography , tectonics
The Quaternary deposits of south Cornwall are described with an emphasis placed on the loess component. A formal lithostratigraphic name – the Lizard Loess – is proposed for the loess formation with a holostratotype designated from the Lizard Peninsula. Two environments of loess deposition are distinguished on the basis of geomorphic position and degree of solifluction activity.