Wave-ravinement surfaces: classification and key characteristics
The wave-ravinement surface (WRS) is a surface of sequence-stratigraphic significance that
forms in shallow-water settings during transgression. It develops progressively landward …
forms in shallow-water settings during transgression. It develops progressively landward …
[HTML][HTML] The Early Pliocene extinction of the mega-toothed shark Otodus megalodon: a view from the eastern North Pacific
The extinct giant shark Otodus megalodon is the last member of the predatory megatoothed
lineage and is reported from Neogene sediments from nearly all continents. The timing of …
lineage and is reported from Neogene sediments from nearly all continents. The timing of …
Taphonomy of marine vertebrates of the Pisco Formation (Miocene, Peru): Insights into the origin of an outstanding Fossil-Lagerstätte
The Miocene Pisco Formation, broadly exposed in the Ica Desert of southern Peru, is among
the most outstanding Cenozoic marine Fossil-Lagerstätten worldwide. It is renowned for its …
the most outstanding Cenozoic marine Fossil-Lagerstätten worldwide. It is renowned for its …
Strontium Isotope Stratigraphy and the thermophilic fossil fauna from the middle Miocene of the East Pisco Basin (Peru)
New age estimates obtained via Strontium Isotope (87 Sr/86 Sr) Stratigraphy and new
paleoclimatic data are here presented for the Miocene Chilcatay and Pisco formations …
paleoclimatic data are here presented for the Miocene Chilcatay and Pisco formations …
Vertebrate palaeoecology of the Pisco Formation (Miocene, Peru): glimpses into the ancient Humboldt Current ecosystem
The northward-flowing Humboldt Current hosts perpetually high levels of productivity along
the western coast of South America. Here, we aim to elucidate the deep-time history of this …
the western coast of South America. Here, we aim to elucidate the deep-time history of this …
Ultrastructure, composition, and 87Sr/86Sr dating of shark teeth from lower Miocene sediments of southwestern Peru
Bioapatite of fossil bone and teeth is susceptible to alteration and ion exchange during
burial and diagenesis, varying its Sr content through the geological time. Nevertheless, fossil …
burial and diagenesis, varying its Sr content through the geological time. Nevertheless, fossil …
Taphonomy and palaeoecology of the lower Miocene marine vertebrate assemblage of Ullujaya (Chilcatay Formation, East Pisco Basin, southern Peru)
The taphonomy and palaeoecology of the early Miocene (Burdigalian) vertebrate
assemblage of Ullujaya (East Pisco Basin, Peru) is here described. Vertebrate remains are …
assemblage of Ullujaya (East Pisco Basin, Peru) is here described. Vertebrate remains are …
[HTML][HTML] An amphibious whale from the middle Eocene of Peru reveals early South Pacific dispersal of quadrupedal cetaceans
Cetaceans originated in south Asia more than 50 million years ago (mya), from a small
quadrupedal artiodactyl ancestor [1–3]. Amphibious whales gradually dispersed westward …
quadrupedal artiodactyl ancestor [1–3]. Amphibious whales gradually dispersed westward …
Towards deciphering the Cenozoic evolution of the East Pisco Basin (southern Peru)
The Cenozoic succession of the East Pisco Basin preserves the sedimentary record of
several episodes of deformation of the forearc crust along the Peruvian margin. The 1 …
several episodes of deformation of the forearc crust along the Peruvian margin. The 1 …
[PDF][PDF] An overview of the fossil record of cetaceans from the East Pisco Basin (Peru)
The East Pisco Basin is one of the forearc basins that formed during the Cenozoic along the
coast of Peru due to the subduction of the Farrallon-Nazca plate beneath the South …
coast of Peru due to the subduction of the Farrallon-Nazca plate beneath the South …