The Fingerprint of Environmental Change in the Aeolian Sedimentary Record

Explore the intricate relationship between aeolian sedimentary systems and environmental changes in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the sensitivity of these systems to various factors such as climate, sea level, sediment supply, and tectonic controls. Learn how preserved sedimentary deposits of aeolian dune fields serve as a fingerprint of past environmental changes. Discover the combined approach of field-based research, remote sensing, and modeling used to characterize different types of aeolian sedimentary systems and their preserved successions. Examine the development and application of generic models for regional palaeoenvironmental reconstructions of desert systems across different periods in Earth's history and various palaeogeographic settings. Gain insights into predicting sediment-system responses to future environmental changes, with a focus on desertification resulting from ongoing climate change.