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Mindel-Riss ( Yarmouth) Interglacial and indicate that the youngest reversal of 

 the Earth's magnetic field occurred near the beginning of the Mindel (Kansan) 

 Glacial. Other plant-bearing interglacial formations in Iceland are discussed 

 briefly. 



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