European Glacial Landscapes: The Last Deglaciation

The book European Glacial Landscapes: Last Deglaciation brings together experts to discuss the history and impact of glaciers in Europe, including their advances and retreats during the Last Deglaciation. It highlights the importance of understanding these changes for understanding climate change in Europe and its dissemination.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 644 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

The Last Deglaciation, a pivotal period in European history, saw a complex interplay between glaciers and the landscape. Following the Last Glacial Maximum, a rapid retreat of glaciers commenced across Europe, interrupted by sudden climate cooling that led to glacial re-advance. These cycles of glacial advance and retreat continued until the onset of the Holocene, when a relatively stable and warm climate prevailed. The resulting glacial sculpting has left a lasting imprint on the European landscape, reflecting the dramatic fluctuations in climate that occurred during this time. As our understanding of abrupt climate changes since the Last Glacial Maximum deepens, new uncertainties emerge. These insights are crucial in unraveling the mechanisms by which climate fluctuations spread across Europe, including the lag between climate shifts and the expansion or contraction of glaciers, as well as the role of the vast continental ice sheets in shaping the European climate. This comprehensive book, authored by esteemed experts in the field, serves as an invaluable resource for geographers, geologists, environmental scientists, paleoclimatologists, physicists, and earth scientists alike. It sheds light on the intricate relationship between glaciers and the Earth's systems, providing valuable insights into our past and helping us prepare for future climate challenges.

Weight: 1784g
Dimension: 276 x 215 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323918992