Affiliation:
1. Eurasia Institute of Earth Sciences Istanbul Technical University Istanbul Türkiye
2. Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences University of Freiburg Freiburg Germany
3. Centre for Accelerator Science, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) Lucas Heights New South Wales Australia
Abstract
AbstractPiedmont glaciers (lobes), typically found in high latitudes and large mountainous regions, extend from ice sheets and ice caps to lower altitudes. However, they can also occur, although less commonly, on mid‐latitude mountains. When these fan‐like glaciers retreat, they leave behind hummocky moraines scattered in a chaotic pattern. In this study, we have mapped one of these mid‐latitude sites and established a Terrestrial cosmogenic nuclide (TCN) glacial chronology on Mount Davraz, namely Davraz hummocky moraine field (37°46′00″N, 30°43′15″E). Our findings indicate that the glaciers in this area started receding from the early local Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) period (21.8 ± 2.4 ka) to the early Late‐glacial period (17.7 ± 2.2 ka), and eventually disappearing. The deglaciation of the Mt. Davraz palaeoglacier matches nearby mountains, supported by southerly winds as significant for regional glaciation. Our discoveries reveal a robust connection between southerly winds and nearby glaciation, contributing to our understanding of how climate influences glaciers. Likewise, the glacial timelines of the neighbouring mountains align with the glacial history of Mt. Davraz.
Funder
Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
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