Rapid coastal change during the mid- to late Holocene: the record of barrier estuary sedimentation in the Romney Marsh region, southeast England

摘要: A common problem facing sea-level researchers lies in determining the cause of rapid changes observed coastal stratigraphic sequences. Such are commonly ascribed to interaction processes that operate over differing temporal and spatial scales, i.e. local regional trends storm magnitude/frequency. At least some difficulty distinguishing between these often limited database upon which palaeoenvironmental reconstruction is based. Here, we present results detailed morphostratigraphic micropalaeontological investigations from a series sites located at interface protective gravel barrier complex Dungeness estuary sediments Romney Marsh, England. period regression identified c. 4500 3000 cal. yrs BP, during time sea level continued rise but was outpaced by sediment accretion peat accumulation. subsequent acceleration th...