Coastal Restoration Trust of New Zealand

Coastal Dune Ecosystem Reference Database

Record of climatic fluctuations from ca. 500 ka loess deposits and paleosols near Wanganui, New Zealand

Author
Palmer, A.S.; Pillans, B.J.
Year
1996
Volume
34-36
Pages
155-162
Summary
Recently obtained radiocarbon dates suggest that Maori occupation of coastal areas near Aotea and Kawhia Harbours initiated eolian erosion of previously stable dune systems during the last 600-800 years. This erosion led to the formation of the most recent sand dunes.
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