Oldest Dryas

proper noun

A biostratigraphic subdivision layer corresponding to a relatively abrupt climatic cooling event, or stadial, that occurred during the last glacial retreat.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Oldest Dryas
  1. geographyA biostratigraphic subdivision layer corresponding to a relatively abrupt climatic cooling event, or stadial, that occurred during the last glacial retreat.
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