The sedimentary deposits, Pleistocene in age, outcropping at Difesella del Trionto (Calabria) are examined. The main geologic and morphologic characters, along with the results of radiocarbon dating and organic geochemical analysis of some layer rich in organic carbon are reported. The results, strongly suggesting thet about 31,000 yr. B.P. a lake formed in the area, are in line with landsliding events which occurred downvalley of Difesella, as it is recorded by several morphologic feature. It is inferred that such processes triggered the valley damming. thus determining lacustrine sedimentation.
Geomorphologic features and radiocarbon dating of some quaternary deposits at Difesella del Trionto (Calabria, southern Italy).
PAMBIANCHI, Gilberto
1989-01-01
Abstract
The sedimentary deposits, Pleistocene in age, outcropping at Difesella del Trionto (Calabria) are examined. The main geologic and morphologic characters, along with the results of radiocarbon dating and organic geochemical analysis of some layer rich in organic carbon are reported. The results, strongly suggesting thet about 31,000 yr. B.P. a lake formed in the area, are in line with landsliding events which occurred downvalley of Difesella, as it is recorded by several morphologic feature. It is inferred that such processes triggered the valley damming. thus determining lacustrine sedimentation.File in questo prodotto:
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