Open AccessScandinavian Indicator-Boulders in the Quaternary Deposits. Extension and Distribution
Author(s) -
V. Milthers
Publication year - 1909
Publication title -
danmarks geologiske undersøgelse. 2. række
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2597-291X
pISSN - 0366-9130
DOI - 10.34194/raekke2.v23.6808
Subject(s) - quaternary , geology , extension (predicate logic) , paleontology , archaeology , geography , computer science , programming language
By the word »Indicator-boulder« is meant the stones in the Quaternary layers the characteristics of which are so peculiar and distinct that it can he determined exactly from what spot or rather limited area of the region once covered by the ice they came. Knowledge of the fact that loose stones were to be found outside Scandinavia which bore a resemblance to the permanent rocks in Scandinavia had already been obtained long before any clear conception could be form ed of the significance of this resemblance. It was only gradually as the theory on the Scandinavian inland ice advanced that a clear understanding on the matter was arrived at.