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GLACIATION ELSTER [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

The first of the Pleistocene glacial stages that have been recognized on the North European Plain.

OBS

It is thought to be equivalent in age to the Mindel glacial stage of the Alps and the Kansan of the USA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Glaciation la plus ancienne et la plus étendue attestée par des moraines en Europe centrale [...]

Spanish

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