Abstract
Abstract The large marginal deposits, situated in western Sweden between Lake Venern and the Norwegian border were formed during the stagnation period of Younger Dryas time as a part of the Fennoscandian moraines. Especially the northern belts — the end moraines on the Dalbo plain and the large glacial complexes W. of Kroppefjall — are discussed in detail. Except at Odskold, thrust moraines seem to be very rare. Dump moraines occur more often but are usually of small extent. The form (dune-like) and the composition (dense and compact till with foliation or similar structures) of the large terminal ridges seem to indicate a subglacial, gradual accretion of drift by a flowing and pressing ice margin. These end moraines may be characterized as lodge moraines. But the real, terminal lodgment has apparently occurred only towards and upon a primary foundation of till (small push or dump moraines), glaciofluvial accumulations or small rocks. Also the Marine Limit is discussed, especially as an important element ...
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