Advanced Studies in Quaternary Stratigraphy and Paleogeography

Dear Colleagues,

The Quaternary Period (the last ~2.6 million years) was marked by repeated, dramatic shifts between glacial and interglacial climates. These changes left a profound imprint on Earth's surface processes, ecosystems, and the distribution of life. Reconstructing the complex interplay of climate drivers, sea-level change, sediment dynamics, and paleogeography during this period is crucial—not only for interpreting the past but also for contextualizing future environmental change.

We invite submissions to this Special Issue—which seeks to advance the field of Quaternary stratigraphy and paleogeography by presenting innovative research that addresses fundamental questions in the discipline. We welcome studies employing novel methodologies and interdisciplinary perspectives to reconstruct sedimentary histories, paleoenvironments, and landscape evolution. This topic naturally bridges multiple fields—including geology, paleontology, geography, geomorphology, paleoclimatology, and archeology—and strongly aligns with the journal's commitment to interdisciplinary earth sciences.

We encourage the submission of original research articles and reviews covering themes such as the following:

• High-resolution Quaternary stratigraphic frameworks
• Applications of emerging dating techniques in Quaternary deposits
• Reconstruction of paleogeography and ancient coastlines
• Stratigraphic records from glacial, fluvial, lacustrine, and aeolian systems
• Multi-proxy approaches to paleoenvironmental reconstruction

We welcome your contributions and look forward to creating a meaningful collection of research together in due time.

Dr. Xinwen Xu
Dr. Hui Zhao
Guest Editors

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