Changes in the Baltic Sea levels during the Late Pleistocene the Late Pleistocene-Holocene transition

Abstract

The article discusses the Pre-Baltic Sea history during the Late Pleistocene and Holocene periods. Despite a long history of research on this topic, there are still gaps in our knowledge that prevent us from creating an accurate and comprehensive paleo geographic reconstruction of the region during this time period. A table that provides information on the dates of bottom sediment samples from lakes, peat bogs, and archaeological sites that mark the earliest stages of Baltic Sea evolution, is included. The article identifies problems with the limited research on the Baltic Glacial Lake and Ioldium Sea sediments, as well as the maximum extent of the Ancylian transgression. A brief chronology of changes in water levels during the earliest stages of the Baltic is presented.