Latvian terrain studied as a vast ice age archive by University of Latvia researchers
The most rapid glacier disappearance in Latvia occurred at the end of the last ice age, and the modern terrain preserves evidence of the Scandinavian ice sheet's behavior from 15-20 thousand years ago.
Researchers at the University of Latvia are examining the country's terrain, which acts as a massive archive of the last ice age. Although glaciers today are retreating mainly in mountainous and polar regions, the most intense melting in Latvia happened at the close of the last glacial period. Scientists study the landforms to understand the movements and changes of the Scandinavian ice sheet approximately 15-20 thousand years ago. This research provides insights into past climate changes and ice mass dynamics, aiding in the understanding of natural processes.
