Luminescence dating of the Rissian type section in southern Germany as a base for correlation

摘要: Abstract The exact timing of the Rissian has been under discussion since being established by Penck and Bruckner (1909) at beginning 20th century. Difficulties in correlating especially dating sediments associated with have led to different nomenclatures regions Northern Alpine Foreland (NAF). Various approaches so far often unsatisfying results. In this study we successfully dated “High Terrace Gravels” type section. Using single grain feldspar luminescence were able evade problems incomplete bleaching fluvioglacial sediments. post Infrared IRSL protocol (at 225 °C) show that research area only shows low rates anomalous fading. We these fading an influence on age determination. This is remarkable because many signals close saturation. conclusive range 149 ± 15–179 ± 17 ka corresponds Marine Isotope Stage 6. Defining for a first step consolidate heterogeneous nomenclature reconstruct chronology past major glaciations.