Lithostratigraphy of the Cretaceous Strata of West James Ross Island, Antarctica

J.R. Ineson; J.A. Crame; M.R.A. Thomson

doi:10.1016/0195-6671(86)90014-5

Lithostratigraphy of the Cretaceous Strata of West James Ross Island, Antarctica

J.R. Ineson, J.A. Crame, M.R.A. Thomson

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As a result of recent field work, a new lithostratigraphic group is defined on the west coast of James Ross Island, Antarctica. Characterised by comparatively coarse-grained sediments, the Gustav Group is 2300 m thick and has an approximate age range of Barremian-Santonian. Four formations are recognised within the group (the Lagrelius Point, Kotick Point, Whisky Bay and Hidden Lake Formations), and of these, the Whisky Bay Formation is further subdivided into six local members. Type sections are erected for each of these stratigraphic units and representative lithologies and faunas described.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	141-159
Number of pages	19
Journal	Cretaceous Research
Volume	7
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0195-6671(86)90014-5
Publication status	Published - Jun 1986
Externally published	Yes

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Antarctica
Cretaceous
James Ross Island
Lithostratigraphy

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Lithostratigraphy of the Cretaceous Strata of West James Ross Island, Antarctica

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