A review of the environmental history of Iceland, 13 000‐9000 yr BP

Abstract A synthesis of the main environmental changes that are interpreted to have occurred in Iceland during the period 13‐9 ka BP is presented. Most of the evidence available relates to variations in the position of ice margins, although some limited information on vegetation history and soil sta...

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Published in:Journal of Quaternary Science
Main Authors: Ingólfsson, Ólafur, Norddahl, Hreggvidur
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1994
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jqs.3390090208
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Summary:Abstract A synthesis of the main environmental changes that are interpreted to have occurred in Iceland during the period 13‐9 ka BP is presented. Most of the evidence available relates to variations in the position of ice margins, although some limited information on vegetation history and soil stability is also referred to. Only qualitative and limited climatic inferences can be made for this period because of the lack of detailed evidence. A summary curve of the relative extent of ice cover is presented.