The Eocene/Oligocene boundary event in the deep sea
November 16, 1984
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 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Eocene/Oligocene boundary event in the deep sea |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.226.4676.806 |
| 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 |