Fossil Ice and Sand Wedges in South-Central Ulster, Northern Ireland

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  • G. F. Dardis University of Transkei Private Bag X5092, Umlaut, Republic of Transkei.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55650/igj.1986.711

Abstract

Spatial and temporal variations in the development of periglacial wedge structures in south-central Ulster. Northern Ireland can be related to climatic change during the earlier part of the late Glacial period. Ice wedges formed in the early stages of deglaciation (c.18,000 — 14,000 yrs B.P.) when cold and relatively humid periglacial conditions prevailed. Sand wedges formed during the later stages of deglaciation (c. 14,000 — 13,500 yrs B.P.?) and suggest a change to colder (?) and relatively drier climatic conditions.

Author Biography

G. F. Dardis, University of Transkei Private Bag X5092, Umlaut, Republic of Transkei.

Department of Geography.

Published

2016-12-20

How to Cite

Dardis, G. F. (2016). Fossil Ice and Sand Wedges in South-Central Ulster, Northern Ireland. Irish Geography, 19(2), 51–57. https://doi.org/10.55650/igj.1986.711

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