Quaternary studies in northern Peary Land

Abstract

In connection with the bedrock investigations reported in the previous article, some time was spent on Quaternary studies. Pelecypods for radiocarbon dating were collected from marine clay and silt at the head of O. B. Bøggild Fjord, in Nordpasset, at the head of Frigg Fjord and in Citronens Fjord on the south coast of Frederick E. Hyde Fjord. The highest level of marine sediments, over 60 m. was noted in Nordpasset. Driftwood from raised beaches of different heights was collected on the south side of Frederick E. Hyde Fjord for possibie age dating, and the heights of marine terraces were measured by hand-Ievel at O. B. Bøggild Fjord, at the head of Frederick E. Hyde Fjord and at the head of Citronens Fjord.