When the Sun died over northern Europe: the unique geology of Denmark's inland islands.

Most geologists asked to comment on the geology of Denmark would probably think of Cretaceous Chalk and Pleistocene glacial deposits. Today, many will perhaps be familiar with the Cretaceous–Tertiary boundary clay at Stevns Klint, which has played a prominent role in the discussions regarding the mass extinction event at this time (the ever popular ‘end of the dinosaurs’). Few would perhaps think of volcanic or tectonic phenomena, although, in fact, outstanding localities for these processes are to be found here, documenting a time when dense volcanic ash clouds drifted over north-west Europe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]