The Area of Distribution and Conditions of Formation of Loess in the Southern Urals

AbstractThis report presents the results of comprehensive studies of loess-like formations that are common within the drainage basins of the Ai and Yuruzan Rivers (Southern Urals). Loess complexes are associated with the third fluvial terrace. The lithological composition, structural, and textural features indicate that the loess were formed like the part of alluvial fans under the third fluvial terrace. The obtained palynological data indicate the formation of deposits in the Middle Pleistocene during the Odintsovo interglacial and Moscow glaciation.