Würmian paleoclimate and glaciation in Corsica

• Antragsteller: Professor Dr. Joachim Kuhlemann
• Fachliche Zuordnung: Paläontologie
• Förderung: Förderung von 2005 bis 2006
• Projektkennung: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Projektnummer 5438561

Systematic investigation of glacial deposits and trimelines in Corsica enabled to map the maximum extent of glaciers during the (late) Würmian. The reconstruction of the ancient equilibrium line altitude (ELA) pattern provides important information on the regional climate during the Würmian maximum glaciation in the nordwestern Mediterranean realm. However, a robust stratigraphic framework for moraine deposits needs to be established. To establish age constraints for the deposition of moraines within the Würmian we aim to determine exposure ages of large boulders rising above Würmian moraines by dating 10Be cosmogenic isotopes. Mesoscale topography appears to control ELA pattern on Corsica, and paricularities of this control such as quantification of funneling effects are potentially applicable in many mountain ranges.

• DFG-Verfahren: Sachbeihilfen
• Beteiligte Personen: Professor Dr. Erhard Bibus; Professor Dr. Wolfgang Frisch; Professor Dr. Volker Mosbrugger