[Parameters: Topic='PALEOCLIMATE', Term='PALEOCLIMATE RECONSTRUCTIONS']
The mechanics of basin formation processes of Beacon sediments in south Victoria Land
Entry ID: K042_1989_1990_NZ_4

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Summary
Abstract: The Taylor and Victoria Group sediments in south Victoria Land were investigated to determine the mechanics of basin formation processes. Beacon sediments between Mt Metschel in the south and Robinson Peak in the north were examined with exposures in the Skelton Neve to Robinson Peak area examined for facies, paleocurrent and thickness changes. Facies descriptions with thicknesses along with ... View entire text
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Description: GNS PET LAB data base which is a rock catalogue and geoanalytical database. Do a simple query with Collector = Arnot, M.J. and, Country = Antarctica

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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -77.0   S: -80.0   E: 168.5   W: 158.0

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1989-11-12
Stop Date: 1990-01-10
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FIELD SURVEYS Ancillary Description
GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS Ancillary Description
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Quality This data was collected for the study of a PhD and MSc. Rocks samples are held in the PETLAB database of GNS Science, New Zealand. Any other remaining data is in the thesis and publication or please contact Professor Peter Barrett for more information.
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COMPLETE
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Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SHULAMIT GORDON
Phone: +64 3 358 0200
Fax: +64 3 358 0211
Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Personnel
KEN WOOLFE
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Email: Deceased
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Publications/References
Woolfe, K.J. 1991. History of Ross Sea sector of Antarctica as recorded by the Beacon supergroup in southern Victoria Land and the Dawin Mountains. PhD thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-03-17
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-05-11

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