Neogene paleoceanographic and paleoclimatic signals from palynomorphs and dispersed organic matter in the Cape Basin, ODP Leg 175

Author

Chioma Udeze Uche

Abstract

"The Cape sites are close to the continent and are very useful in detecting upwelling signals and clues to changes in continental climate (pollen, clay minerals, and terrigenous silt) and in sea level. In this study, samples were obtained from Hole 1085A, 0186A and 1087C in order to use palynomorphs (mainly dinoflagellate cysts) and palynodebris (and the associated palynofacies assemblages) to: (1) Detect the paleoclimatic and paleoceanographic changes in the Cape Basin; (2) characterize the Benguela upwelling system; and (3) detect the Late Miocene carbonate crash (i.e. the depletion of carbonate material in marine sediments) which has been reported from other southern oceans."--Introduction, page 2.

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Geology and Geophysics

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2003

Pagination

viii, 91 pages

Geographic Coverage

Atlantic Coast (Africa, West)

Rights

© 2003 Chioma Udeze Uche, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Paleoclimataology -- NeogenePaleoceanography -- NeogenePalynology -- Neogene

Thesis Number

T 8417

Print OCLC #

55481191

Recommended Citation

Uche, Chioma Udeze, "Neogene paleoceanographic and paleoclimatic signals from palynomorphs and dispersed organic matter in the Cape Basin, ODP Leg 175" (2003). Masters Theses. 2460.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2460