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Geological examination and sampling of Devonian Aztec Siltstone, the fish bearing red bed sequence and Permian coal measures for pollen and coal rank studies
Entry ID:
K042_1973_1974_NZ_1
Summary
Abstract:
Sections of Aztec siltstone at Mt Metschel, in the Alligator Peak area, Shapeless Mountain, Mount Fleming, the Lashly Mountains and Aztec Mountain were examined and sampled on a very detailed scale for petrographic and chemical analysis. Careful observations were made of specific sedimentological phenomena (i.e. nodules, intraformational conglomerates, mudcracks and ripple marks). The ...
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Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1973-11-12
Stop Date:
1973-12-28
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Quality
All data relating to this study can be found in the publications. Collected samples are catalogued in the PETLAB database and are held at either GNS Science or Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
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Personnel
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
+64 3 358 0200
Fax:
+64 3 358 0211
Email:
c.poirot at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City:
Christchurch
Country:
New Zealand
Publications/References
McPherson, J.G. 1975. The Aztec siltstone : an upper Devonian alluvial plain red bed sequence, Southern Victoria Land, Antarctica. PhD thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2009-06-24
Last DIF Revision Date:
2009-07-01
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