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The glaciotectonic evolution of Ven, Sweden: insights from a comprehensive structural, sedimentological, and geomorphological analysis

Nilsson, Sebastian LU (2024) In Dissertations in Geology at Lund University GEOR02 20241
Department of Geology
Abstract
This study presents the results from the first detailed structural analysis of glaciotectonic structures of the northern cliff exposures on Ven alongside the first coherent interpretation of the glaciotectonic evolution of the island. Additionally, the study presents the findings of the first geomorphological mapping of surface features on Ven. The primary objective of this study was to fill gaps in our knowledge regarding the influence of successive advancements of the SIS in the area and address previous claims regarding the surface geomorphology of the island. This was accomplished using a standard sedimentological and geomorphological approach along with detailed structural investigations of glaciotectonic structures.

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This study presents the results from the first detailed structural analysis of glaciotectonic structures of the northern cliff exposures on Ven alongside the first coherent interpretation of the glaciotectonic evolution of the island. Additionally, the study presents the findings of the first geomorphological mapping of surface features on Ven. The primary objective of this study was to fill gaps in our knowledge regarding the influence of successive advancements of the SIS in the area and address previous claims regarding the surface geomorphology of the island. This was accomplished using a standard sedimentological and geomorphological approach along with detailed structural investigations of glaciotectonic structures.

Fifteen distinct lithofacies where identified throughout the northern cliff exposure, which can be summarized as three subglacial till beds connected to the two last glacial advances of the SIS during the late Weichselian, separated by discontinuous layers of deformed outwash and glaciolacustrine deposits. Overall, the interpreted sedimentary succession is interpreted to represent the upper sedimentary succession of the Alnarp Valley fill, one of Scania's most valuable groundwater resources. Measurements of deformational structures alongside the sedimentological revealed a substantial glaciotectonic influence from the last two glacial advances on island`s stratigraphic succession. The findings show that our preexisting knowledge pertaining to the glaciotectonic evolution of the island only show a simplistic overview. This study presents two conceptual models to explain the evolution of the glaciotectonic structures and the sedimentological findings seen in the northern cliff exposures.

Furthermore, previous claims of Ven being a prime example of a cupola hill complex could not be entirely dismissed but are shown to be an unlikely interpretation based on the evidence from the geomorphological analysis of the island. Additionally, 10 subtle long-stretched ridges are located throughout the islands otherwise flat surface. The origin of these ridges could not be determined but are postulated to be derived from agricultural activities.

This study concludes that additional analysis of the Alnarp valley fill, employing alternative investigative techniques like seismic and ground-penetrating radar, is necessary. Glaciotectonic structures within these sediments are likely overlooked due to the predominant use of sedimentary coring. Furthermore, continued exploration of Ven is recommended to gain a comprehensive understanding of the island's glaciotectonic evolution. (Less)
Abstract (Swedish)
Denna studie presenterar resultaten från den första detaljerade strukturanalysen av glaciotektoniska strukturer på de norra klippexponeringarna på Ven tillsammans med den första sammanhängande tolkningen av öns glaciotektoniska utveckling. Dessutom presenterar studien resultaten av den första geomorfologiska kartläggningen av land former på Ven. Det primära syftet med denna studie var att fylla kunskapsluckor gällande påverkan av successiva framstötningar av SIS i området och adressera tidigare påståenden angående öns morfologi. Detta uppnåddes med hjälp av en standard sedimentologisk och geomorfologisk metodik tillsammans med detaljerade strukturella undersökningar av glaciotektoniska strukturer.
Femton distinkta litofacies... (More)
Denna studie presenterar resultaten från den första detaljerade strukturanalysen av glaciotektoniska strukturer på de norra klippexponeringarna på Ven tillsammans med den första sammanhängande tolkningen av öns glaciotektoniska utveckling. Dessutom presenterar studien resultaten av den första geomorfologiska kartläggningen av land former på Ven. Det primära syftet med denna studie var att fylla kunskapsluckor gällande påverkan av successiva framstötningar av SIS i området och adressera tidigare påståenden angående öns morfologi. Detta uppnåddes med hjälp av en standard sedimentologisk och geomorfologisk metodik tillsammans med detaljerade strukturella undersökningar av glaciotektoniska strukturer.
Femton distinkta litofacies identifierades genom hela de norra klippexponeringarna, vilket kan sammanfattas som tre subglaciala tillsängar som är kopplade till de två senaste glaciala framstegen av SIS under sena Weichsel, åtskilda av diskontinuerliga lager av deformerade avrinnings- och glaciolakustrina avlagringar. Övergripande tolkas den sedimentära successionen som den övre sedimentära successionen av Alnarp dalen, en av Skånes mest värdefulla grundvattenresurser. Mätningar av deformerande strukturer tillsammans med sedimentologin avslöjade en betydande glaciotektonisk påverkan från de två senaste glaciala framstegen på öns stratigrafiska succession. Resultaten visar att vår befintliga kunskap om öns glaciotektoniska utveckling endast ger en förenklad översikt. Denna studie presenterar två konceptuella modeller för att förklara utvecklingen av glaciotektoniska strukturer och de sedimentologiska fynden i de norra klippexponeringarna.
Vidare kunde tidigare påståenden om att Ven skulle vara ett utmärkt exempel på en cupola hill inte helt avfärdas, men visar sig vara en osannolik tolkning baserat på bevis från den geomorfologiska analysen av ön. Dessutom finns det 10 subtila långsträckta åsar som finns genom öns annars platta yta. Ursprunget till dessa åsar kunde inte fastställas men antas vara härledda från jordbruksaktiviteter.
Denna studie drar slutsatsen att ytterligare analyser av sedimenten i Alnarp dalen med användning av alternativa undersökningsmetoder som seismik och markpenetrerande radar, är nödvändiga. Glaciotektoniska strukturer inom dessa sediment tros vara förbisedda på grund av den dominerande användningen av borrning. Vidare rekommenderas fortsatt utforskning av Ven för att få en omfattande förståelse av öns glaciotektoniska utveckling. (Less)
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Nilsson, Sebastian LU
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GEOR02 20241
year
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H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Glaciotectonic structures, Structural analysis, Sedimentological analysis, Geomorphological mapping, Deformational structures, Cupola hill, Alnarp valley fill, Glaciotectonic evolution, Glaciotectonism
publication/series
Dissertations in Geology at Lund University
report number
674
language
English
id
9150718
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2024-04-11 13:43:30
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2024-04-11 13:43:30
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Fifteen distinct lithofacies where identified throughout the northern cliff exposure, which can be summarized as three subglacial till beds connected to the two last glacial advances of the SIS during the late Weichselian, separated by discontinuous layers of deformed outwash and glaciolacustrine deposits. Overall, the interpreted sedimentary succession is interpreted to represent the upper sedimentary succession of the Alnarp Valley fill, one of Scania's most valuable groundwater resources. Measurements of deformational structures alongside the sedimentological revealed a substantial glaciotectonic influence from the last two glacial advances on island`s stratigraphic succession. The findings show that our preexisting knowledge pertaining to the glaciotectonic evolution of the island only show a simplistic overview. This study presents two conceptual models to explain the evolution of the glaciotectonic structures and the sedimentological findings seen in the northern cliff exposures. 

Furthermore, previous claims of Ven being a prime example of a cupola hill complex could not be entirely dismissed but are shown to be an unlikely interpretation based on the evidence from the geomorphological analysis of the island. Additionally, 10 subtle long-stretched ridges are located throughout the islands otherwise flat surface. The origin of these ridges could not be determined but are postulated to be derived from agricultural activities. 

This study concludes that additional analysis of the Alnarp valley fill, employing alternative investigative techniques like seismic and ground-penetrating radar, is necessary. Glaciotectonic structures within these sediments are likely overlooked due to the predominant use of sedimentary coring. Furthermore, continued exploration of Ven is recommended to gain a comprehensive understanding of the island's glaciotectonic evolution.}},
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