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Fig. 16.5
(
a
) Map of Australia showing the approximate areas with widespread fine-grained loess
(parna) deposits and patchy to isolated loess deposits (this study), localities where dust additions
to soils are documented, and last glacial maximum dust additions to offshore areas (“LGM
dust”) (Compiled by Hesse and McTainsh (
2003
)). Also shown is the distribution of aeolian sand
(stippled areas) in Australia, with inferred paleowind directions (All from Bowler et al. (
2001
)).
(
b
) Distribution of loess in New Zealand (Redrawn from Eden and Hammond (
2003
))
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