King, Cuchlaine A. M.

The raised beaches of the north coast of Sutherland, Scotland - 299-320pp. Illustration

Abstract
Measurements were made of features formed in relation to former sea-levels along the north coast of Sutherland between Melvich and Durness. The results suggest that four raised-levels can be identified. The uppermost, which is at a greater elevation on the east, is related to glacial and fluvio-glacial deposits, which indicate its formation in close proximity to glaciers. This level has been correlated with the “100 ft.” beach. The next level also shows slight tilting up to the east and seems to correspond with the “50 ft.” level elsewhere in Scotland. The two lowest levels are horizontal, and can be correlated with the “25 ft.” and “15 ft.” levels respectively.


Shorelines - Sutherland - Scotland
Raised beaches - Scotland
Geomorphology - Sutherland - Scotland