Nature and distribution of loess in Canterbury, New Zealand

摘要: Abstract Loess of variable thickness occurs over 26% the land surface Canterbury. Areas where loess is currently accumulating, areas ceased to accumulate at close last glaciation and has been transported redeposited by water are shown on maps. It suggested that extensive thick deposits Canterbury down-lands foothills were derived from pre-existing fan surfaces Plains. The phase relocation was brief duration, probably 2000 years, followed a period deposition younger now deflated proposed call layers which deposited during periods in late Pleistocene “post-stadial loess”. accumulated slower rate adjacent major rivers crossing Plains designated “interstadial Recent or Post-glacial an example inter-stadial...