Uranium-series age of coral reef growth on Rottnest Island, Western Australia
January 1, 1979
Dating samples of corals and shell from the elevated coral reef terrace on Rottnest Island, Western Australia, indicate that in this region away from active plate boundaries the sea stood at least 3 m above present sea level 132,000 ?? 5,000 years ago. There is no geologic evidence of other ancient reef-forming periods on this island. ?? 1979.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Title | Uranium-series age of coral reef growth on Rottnest Island, Western Australia |
| Authors | B. J. Szabo |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Marine Geology |
| Index ID | 70012518 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |