Abundance of planktonic foraminifera from IODP Hole 339-U1386C ...

The base of the Faro contouritic drift (IODP Site U1386) on the northern margin of the Gulf of Cádiz (Algarve margin) is characterized by two sequences of frequent gravity deposits with different ages and compositions. Among these gravity deposits, several relatively thick debrites (up to 12 m) have...

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Main Authors: Ducassou, Emmanuelle, Fournier, L A, Sierro, Francisco Javier, Alvarez Zarikian, Carlos A, Lofi, Johanna, Flores, José-Abel, Roque, C
Format: Dataset
Language:English
Published: PANGAEA 2017
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Online Access:https://dx.doi.org/10.1594/pangaea.870711
https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.870711
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Summary:The base of the Faro contouritic drift (IODP Site U1386) on the northern margin of the Gulf of Cádiz (Algarve margin) is characterized by two sequences of frequent gravity deposits with different ages and compositions. Among these gravity deposits, several relatively thick debrites (up to 12 m) have been observed and studied in detail. Sedimentological analyses have been performed and because of non-turbulent behavior of debris flows, detailed micropaleontological studies could be realized. Planktonic foraminifera thus allowed establishing a detailed biostratigraphy of these deposits. Benthic foraminifer and ostracod assemblageswere used to evaluate the origin of the sediment composing these debris flows and estimate their run-out distance. These debrites are dated fromEarly Pliocene and early Pleistocene, andwere deposited in amesobathyal environment. They comprise silty mud clasts and matrixes with sand content up to 34%. The Early Pliocene debrites are bioclast-rich whereas the Early Pleistocene debrite ... : P = present (< 1%)R = rare (1 - 5%)F = few (> 5 - 10%)A = abundant (> 10 - 30%) ...