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Devensian
Devensian The last glacial stage in Britain (named after a Celtic tribe, the Devense), which lasted from around 70 000 years bp (possibly earlier) to about 10 000 years bp. It is approximately synchronous with the Wisconsinian Stage in North America, the Weichselian Glaciation in northern Europe, and the Würm Glaciation in the Alps. The Devensian was preceded by the Ipswichian interglacial, and followed by the Flandrian (i.e. present) interglacial. The Devensian was unusual because of the high rate of megafaunal extinction with which it ended; these extinctions are sometimes attributed to human activities, but the matter is controversial. See also Allerød; Bølling; Chelford interstadial; Dryas; late glacial; Loch Lomond Stadial; Upton Warren interstadial; and Windermere interstadial.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-Devensian.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-Devensian.html |
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Devensian
Devensian The last glacial stage in Britain, lasting from around 70 000 years BP (possibly earlier) to about 10 000 years BP. It is approximately synchronous with the Wisconsinian Stage in N. America, the Weichselian Glaciation in northern Europe and the Würm Glaciation in the Alps. The Devensian was preceded by the Ipswichian Interglacial, and followed by the Flandrian (i.e. present) Interglacial. See also ALLERØD; BØLLING; CHELFORD INTERSTADIAL; DRYAS; LATE-GLACIAL; LOCH LOMOND STADIAL; UPTON WARREN INTERSTADIAL; and WINDERMERE INTERSTADIAL.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-Devensian.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-Devensian.html |
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Devensian
Devensian (Weichselian, Würm) The last glacial advance in northern Europe, approximately 75000–10000 years BP. It is approximately synchronous with the Wisconsinian glaciation in N. America.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-Devensian.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-Devensian.html |
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Devensian
Devensian (Weichselian, Würm) The last glacial advance in N. Europe, approximately 70 000–10 000 years BP. It is approximately synchronous with the Wisconsinian glaciation in N. America.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-Devensian.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "Devensian." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-Devensian.html |
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