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https://doi.org/10.5194/cp-21-941-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/cp-21-941-2025
Research article
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28 May 2025
Research article |  | 28 May 2025

Magnetic properties and geochemistry of loess–paleosol sequences at the Nowdeh section in northeastern Iran

Vahid Feizi, Ghasem Azizi, Maryam Mollashahi, and Habib Alimohammadian

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This study explores past climate change in northeastern Iran by analysing the magnetic properties and geochemistry of loess (wind-blown dust) and paleosol (ancient soil) layers. Variations in these properties reveal shifts in temperature and rainfall patterns over time. The findings help reconstruct past environmental conditions and offer insights into how the region responded to climate variations, which can inform our understanding of future climate impacts. 
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