Leckie, R. Mark; Webb, Peter-Noel (1983): Late Oligocene-early Miocene glacial record of the Ross Sea, Antarctica; evidence from DSDP Site 270. Geological Society of America (GSA), Boulder, CO, United States, Geology (Boulder), 11 (10), 578-582, georefid:1983-060280

Abstract:
Foraminifera used to trace an early phase of glaciation. Glaciomarine sedimentation, resulting in the sequential development of four contrasting foraminiferal populations (assemblage zones). Gradual climatic deterioration culminated in major ice build-up by the late early Miocene. Intensification of glaciation within the Ross Sea area may be responsible for the increase in production of Antarctic Bottom Water and associated development of widespread early Neogene deep-sea hiatuses reported from lower latitude regions.--Modified journal abstract.
Coverage:
West: -178.3011 East: -178.3011 North: -77.2629 South: -77.2629
Relations:
Expedition: 28
Site: 28-270
Data access:
Provider: SEDIS Publication Catalogue
Data set link: http://sedis.iodp.org/pub-catalogue/index.php?id=1983-060280 (c.f. for more detailed metadata)
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