Zdzisław Jary
Articles
Contemporary research tasks and challenges for Quaternary Sciences
Geographia Polonica (2024) vol. 97, iss. 3, pp. 209-215
doi: https://doi.org/10.7163/GPol.0276
Abstract
The article briefly characterises the Quaternary, defines the criteria for its identification within the stratigraphic table and discusses the principles of its internal division. International and national organisations that bring together Quaternary researchers are presented from a historical perspective. The importance of research related to the Quaternary is indicated, especially in terms of determining climate–environment interactions and taking into account increasing human impact. The second part of the article presents a brief description of the scientific issues raised in a post-conference collection of articles.
Keywords: Quaternary, chronostratigraphy, Quaternary organisations, interdisciplinary research
[zdzislaw.jary@uwr.edu.pl], Department of Physical Geography, Institute of Geography and Regional Development University of Wrocław Cybulskiego 34, 50-205 Wrocław: Poland
[mirek@twarda.pan.pl], Department of Environmental Resources and Geohazards Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization, Polish Academy of Sciences Kopernika 19, 87-100 Toruń: Poland
The Quaternary of Poland and its stratigraphic classification
Geographia Polonica (2024) vol. 97, iss. 3, pp. 217-229
doi: https://doi.org/10.7163/GPol.0277
Abstract
Quaternary studies in Poland require an improved integration of lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy, geochronology, magnetostratigraphy, climatostratigraphy and isotope stratigraphy. The former Polish loess stratigraphic schemes are of historical significance and should be verified using new research methods and implementation of the international unified loess labelling system. Arbitrary stratigraphic correlations should be avoided and a reliable stratigraphic subdivision of the Quaternary of Poland should be based on recognized international standards as well as stratotype sections and areas. This is essential both for the Quaternary sciences themselves and for the needs of the society.
Keywords: Quaternary in Poland, stratigraphic classification, loess stratigraphy, stratigraphic chart
[zdzislaw.jary@uwr.edu.pl], Department of Physical Geography, Institute of Geography and Regional Development University of Wrocław Cybulskiego 34, 50-205 Wrocław: Poland