New drilling of the early Aptian OAE1a: the Cau core (Prebetic Zone, south-eastern Spain)

The Cretaceous was punctuated by several episodes of accelerated global change, defined as Oceanic Anoxic Events (OAEs), that reflect abrupt changes in global carbon cycling. The Aptian Oceanic Anoxic Event (OAE1a; 120 Ma) represents an excellent example, recorded in all major ocean basins, and asso...

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Main Authors: P. A. Ruiz-Ortiz, J. M. Castro, G. A. de Gea, I. Jarvis, J. M. Molina, L. M. Nieto, R. D. Pancost, M. L. Quijano, M. Reolid, P. W. Skelton, H. J. Weissert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-08-01
Series:Scientific Drilling
Online Access:http://www.sci-dril.net/21/41/2016/sd-21-41-2016.pdf