On the use of geomagnetic excursions for establishing the chronostratigraphic scale of the Brunhes orthozone and correlation of pleistocene geological sequences: Problems remain

Abstract

Typical publications concerning the study of geomagnetic excursions in the interval of the Brunhes chron are analyzed. The prolonged controversy on the number, age limits, and possibilities of using the geological sections for chronostratigraphic correlation is noted. The objective and subjective causes of this controversy are revealed, and a program of studies aimed at resolving the disagreements is suggested.