The Ioffe Drift, 1st ed. 2021 Springer Geology Series
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Regional setting
2.1 Physiography
2.2 Oceanography
2.3 Geology
2.4 Sedimentology4. Regional stratigraphic frames based on calcareous microfossils
5. Materials
6. The Ioffe Drift geomorphology and seismic stratigraphy
6.1 Bathymetry
6.2 Acoustic structure of the drift
6.3 Seismic facies as evidence for the contourite origin of the drift
7. Lithology and sedimentology
7.1. Lithostratigraphy of core sections7.2 Grain size distribution
7.3 Geochemistry (CaCO3, TOC, XRF)
7.4 Magnetic susceptibility and color reflectance
7.5 Mineralogy
7.7 Sedimentation processes8. Micropaleontology and stratigraphy
9.1 Planktic foraminiferal assemblages and biostratigraphic zones
9.2 Nannofossil assemblages and biostratigraphic zones
9.3 Correlation of foraminiferal and nannofossil zones in the Ioffe Drift9.4 Correlation of foram and nannofossil zones in the Ioffe Drift and Rio Grande Rise
9. Ferromanganese nodules
10. Hiatusesand core correlations
11. The Ioffe Drift history and mechanisms of sedimentation
12. Conclusions and Perspectives
References
Attachment (SCAN Images)
Index
Opens new approaches and perspectives in the contourite theory
Provides a new knowledge on biogenic contourites deposited in the low-productivity pelagic realm
Broadens understanding of erosion-accumulation activity of the Antarctic Bottom Water
Date de parution : 10-2022
Ouvrage de 195 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Date de parution : 10-2021
Ouvrage de 195 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Thème de The Ioffe Drift :
Mots-clés :
Contourites; Bottom Circulation; SW Atlantic; Lateral Sedimentation; Microfossils