The Eocene/Oligocene boundary event in the deep sea
Analysis of middle Eocene to early Oligocene calcareous and siliceous microfossils shows gradual biotic changes with no massive extinction event across the Eocene/Oligocene boundary. Biotic changes in the late Paleogene appear to reflect changing paleoclimatic and paleoceanographic conditions and do not support suggestions of a catastrophic biotic event caused by a bolide impact at the Eocene/Oligocene boundary.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1984 |
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Title | The Eocene/Oligocene boundary event in the deep sea |
Authors | B.H. Corliss, M.-P. Aubry, W.A. Berggren, J.M. Fenner, L.D. Keigwin, G. Keller |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Science |
Index ID | 70013528 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |