Probleme der Terrassenbildung

A tribute to Woldstedt (1952): Problems of terrace formation

“…1, which is based on Fig. 2 of Woldstedt (1952), and it is evident that the processes of terrace development are very complex.…”

“…At about the same time as Woldstedt's EGQSJ article was published, Zeuner (1952) summarised the main factors considered to be responsible for the formation of river terraces as follows: tectonic processes: sea-level change (thalassostatic terraces), climate changes in the form of sediment supply from a glacier, and variations in river discharge and sediment supply due to changes in climate and vegetation cover. Zeuner also recognised that the climatic origin of river terraces meant that they had the potential to provide a chronology for the Quaternary with the recognition and ordering of cold and warm periods.…”

Preface: Celebrating 70 years of “Eiszeitalter und Gegenwart” (<i>E&G</i>)

“…As the tribute by Nicholas J. Conard notes, the article is "instructive in terms of both the history of research and as a reflection of what the goals of Palaeolithic archaeology could and should be today". Woldstedt (1952) critically discusses the different components and issues of the formation of river terraces. As the tribute by James Rose, David R. Bridgeland, and Rob Westaway stresses, river terraces are important landforms for both science and society.…”

“…As the tribute by James Rose, David R. Bridgeland, and Rob Westaway stresses, river terraces are important landforms for both science and society. In this respect, the article by Woldstedt (1952) has not lost its importance, and because of the debate on climate change and its consequences for fluvial geomorphology, the article is more relevant than ever.…”