Computer Code: |
GDU |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Full |
Age range: |
Pleistocene Epoch (QP)
— Pleistocene Epoch (QP) |
Lithological Description: |
Glacial deposits are divided into two classes, proglacial and glacigenic deposits. Proglacial deposits include all sediments deposited by meltwaters in the proglacial environment. Glacigenic deposits are sediments laid down within or under glacier ice or deposited by an ice sheet.
Variable lithology. |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Definition of Upper Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Thickness: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Geographical Limits: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Parent Unit: |
Superficial deposits (SUPD)
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Previous Name(s): |
Glacial Drift (Undifferentiated)
(-923)
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Stratotypes: |
none recorded or not applicable |
Reference(s): |
McMillan, A A and Powell, J H. 1999. The classification of artificial (man made) ground and natural superficial deposits. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/99/04. |
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
E219
S071
S081
S082
S083
S101
S093
S093
S126
S127
S128
S131
E214
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