Sedimentological and geomorphological characteristics of Quaternary deposits in the Planica-Tamar Valley in the Julian Alps (NW Slovenia)

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ID16840668
AuthorsAndrej Novak (0000-0001-9859-0413, Slovenian Environment Agency, corresponding author), Tomislav Popit (0000-0002-9184-8976, University of Ljubljana), Andrej Šmuc (0000-0002-7883-4676, University of Ljubljana)
Year2018
Volume14
Issue2
Pages382-391
Publication date2018-11-13
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Maps (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1744-5647 • E-ISSN: 1744-5647
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17445647.2018.1480975
OpenAlexW2805781971
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited14

We present a geomorphological map on a scale of 1:15,000, with detailed sedimentological descriptions, and a general relative spatio-temporal depositional reconstruction of Quaternary sediments in the Planica-Tamar Valley (NW Slovenia). After the Last Glacial Maximum, the retreating Quaternary glacier deposited large amounts of glacial sediments. These were followed by Holocene sediments, which differ in their sedimentological characteristics, transport mechanisms, and morphology. These sediments are deposited as sedimentary bodies with complex depositional geometries. They form areas of active, partly active, and inactive sedimentation in response to local/regional climate and bedrock geology. Previous research of the valley was mainly focused on bedrock mapping, while almost completely neglecting Quaternary deposits. This work is the first broader analysis of Quaternary sedimentary deposits in the research area, which offers an insight into the complex geomorphological and sedimentological processes, which shape the current mountainous landscape

Archaeology · Geochemistry · Geography · Geomorphology · Physical geography · Quaternary · Geological formations and processes · Geology and Paleoclimatology Research · Landslides and related hazards · Geology · Paleontology

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