High resolution late Pliocene sea-surface temperature record from the northeast Atlantic Ocean
January 1, 1992
Application of quantitative micropaleontologic methods of sea-surface temperature (SST) estimation to the planktic foraminiferal faunas at Hole 548 in the northeast Atlantic between 3.5 and 2.0 Ma provide a detailed record of Pliocene surface temperature changes during the onset of major Northern Hemisphere glaciation. SST estimates indicate a relatively warm interval of "enhanced interglacials (warm peaks)" between 3.2 and 2.8 Ma followed by steady cooling with a significant step-like change toward colder temperatures occurring about 2.4 Ma. This record compares well with faunal and SST records from other North Atlantic sites. ?? 1992.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Title | High resolution late Pliocene sea-surface temperature record from the northeast Atlantic Ocean |
| Authors | H.J. Dowsett, P. Loubere |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Marine Micropaleontology |
| Index ID | 70016800 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |