A thermokarst phenomenon on a terrace of the River Wey near Farnham, Surrey, England
Summary Palaeochannels developed in a terrace of the River Wey are described. Their morphology, relationship with the underlying Folkestone Sands, and the character of associated superficial deposits all suggest that the channels are examples of thermokarst phenomena, probably of Devensian age.
Published in: | Geological Magazine |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
1982
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0016756800026133 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0016756800026133 |
Summary: | Summary Palaeochannels developed in a terrace of the River Wey are described. Their morphology, relationship with the underlying Folkestone Sands, and the character of associated superficial deposits all suggest that the channels are examples of thermokarst phenomena, probably of Devensian age. |
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