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Additional results on palaeomagnetic stratigraphy of the Koobi Fora Formation, east of Lake Turkana (Lake Rudolf), Kenya

January 1, 1977

The magnetostratigraphy of the hominid-bearing sediments exposed east of Lake Turkana has been strengthened by new palaeomagnetic results. Ages obtained from several tuffs by the 40Ar/39Ar method suggest an approxmate match between the observed magnetozones and the geomagnetic polarity time scale; however, the palaeomagnetic results are also compatible with a younger chronology suggested by conventional K-Ar dating of the KBS Tuff. ?? 1977 Nature Publishing Group.

Publication Year 1977
Title Additional results on palaeomagnetic stratigraphy of the Koobi Fora Formation, east of Lake Turkana (Lake Rudolf), Kenya
DOI 10.1038/265411a0
Authors J. W. Hillhouse, J.W.M. Ndombi, A. Cox, A. Brock
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Nature
Index ID 70001005
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse