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Author : Fenton, M.M.
Date : 1984
Title : Quaternary events Canadian prairies: an example of correlation of Quaternary chronologies
Publication : Correlation of Quaternay Chronologies. Edited by: W.C.Mahaney, Geo Books: Norwich
Issue :
Page(s) : 359-370.
Abstract
In the prairies correlation of event units is based upon lithostratigraphic, paleontologic, palynologic, paleomagnetic, and radiocarbon and tephra data. Correlation is accomplished using fragmental data with no section providing all the above types of data, Generally, even complete chronologic and paleoenvironmental information is missing for a particular section. Integration of many types of data has shown that the Pleistocene record of the Prairies,although still fragmental, is more complete than almost anywhere ehse in Canada. Five Early or Middle Pleistocene Age events are recognized: the PW Event, the oldest, the Wehlsch V alley Nonglacial, the Wascana Nonglacial Interval, the Redcliff Nonglacial andthe Dunmore Glaciation. The four Late Pleistocene events are: the Osler Nonglacial Interval (oldest), the Burke Glaciation, the Watino Nonglacial Interval and the Lostwood Glaciation.
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