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NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Western Kentucky LGM Peoria Loess Gastropod Data and July Temperature

Published by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Metadata Last Checked: January 26, 2026 | Last Modified: 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000+00:00
This archived Paleoclimatology Study is available from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), under the World Data Service (WDS) for Paleoclimatology. The associated NCEI study type is Loess and Eolian Dust. The data include parameters of loess and paleosol with a geographic location of Kentucky, United States Of America. The time period coverage is from 30173 to 24523 in calendar years before present (BP). See metadata information for parameter and study location details. Please cite this study when using the data.

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