Event Deposition and Its Geological and Climatic Implications

Dear Colleagues,

The Quaternary period is characterized by frequent and high-intensity geological and climatic events that have left distinct imprints in stratigraphic records worldwide. These event deposits—including those associated with volcanic eruptions, paleoearthquakes, paleofloods, paleolandslides, and severe droughts—serve as critical archives for reconstructing past environmental conditions and dynamics. Understanding the sedimentary features and formation mechanisms of these event layers is essential for deciphering the complex interactions among Earth's surface processes, climatic forcing, and tectonic activity.

This Special Issue of Quaternary, "Event Deposition and Its Geological and Climatic Implications", aims to compile cutting-edge research that uses event deposits as key proxies to investigate their origins and subsequent climatic and environmental impacts during the Quaternary. We welcome submissions including, but not limited to, record-based studies, methodological advances, and comprehensive reviews that enhance our understanding of Earth's historical extreme events.

Dr. Lei Zhang
Dr. Chunqing Sun
Dr. Shuang Zhang
Guest Editors

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