Note on the presence of Pre-Weichselian Loess deposits along the Albert Canal near Kesselt and Vroenhoven (Belgian Limbourg)

Abstract

Loess sections along the Albert Canal and in Kesselt (Belgium) are described. The presence of
pre-Weichselian loess is demonstrated. This is done on the basis of the occurence of the Rocourt tuff near Vroenhoven and on differences in the heavy mineral composition of the various loess deposits (fraction 30-63 µm). Besides the Rocourt Paleosol (Eemian interglacial), two other interglacial paleosols have been observed.