New Perspectives on Glacial Geomorphology in Earth’s Deep Time Record
Le Heron, D.P., Busfield, M.E., Chen, X., Corkeron, M., Davies, B.J., Dietrich, P., Ghienne, J-F., Kettler, C., Scharfenberg, L., Vandyk, T.M., and Wohlschlägl, R. (2022) New Perspectives on Glacial Geomorphology in Earth’s Deep Time Record. Frontiers in Earth Science, 10. 870359.
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Abstract
The deep time (pre-Quaternary) glacial record is an important means to understand the growth, development, and recession of the global cryosphere on very long timescales (10⁶–10⁸ Myr). Sedimentological description and interpretation of outcrops has traditionally played an important role. Whilst such data remain vital, new insights are now possible thanks to freely accessible aerial and satellite imagery, the widespread availability and affordability of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles, and accessibility to 3D rendering software. In this paper, we showcase examples of glaciated landscapes from the Cryogenian, Ediacaran, Late Ordovician and Late Carboniferous where this approach is revolutionizing our understanding of deep time glaciation. Although some problems cannot be overcome (erosion or dissolution of the evidence), robust interpretations in terms of the evolving subglacial environment can be made. Citing examples from Australia (Cryogenian), China (Ediacaran), North and South Africa (Late Ordovician, Late Carboniferous), and Namibia (Late Carboniferous), we illustrate how the power of glacial geomorphology can be harnessed to interpret Earth’s ancient glacial record.
| Item ID: | 76520 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
| ISSN: | 2296-6463 |
| Keywords: | diamictite, geomorphology, glaciation, sedimentology, striated pavement |
| Copyright Information: | © 2022 Le Heron, Busfield, Chen, Corkeron, Davies, Dietrich, Ghienne, Kettler, Scharfenberg, Vandyk and Wohlschlägl. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Oct 2022 06:25 |
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