The Pleistocene of Newfoundland

摘要: The results of two summers' field work in Newfoundland show that most the island was glaciated Pleistocene, only southern part Long Range mountains having escaped ice action. Glaciation took place at periods, one early Pleistocene (Kansan or Jerseyan), other Wisconsin. earlier covered much more region than later one, but during long inter-glacial time evidence removed by weathering, usually remnants bowlders from till sheet remaining. geological just referred to is strongly supported botanical study. Dr. Fernald has found parts which were not Wisconsin there are many endemic species plants often related those Cordillera; while these lacking where glaciation. These plant must have required a develop. proof glaciations throws muc...