A visual summary and annotation of the stratification in core MD002361, sampled from the shelf edge off Western Australia

Name: A visual summary and annotation of the stratification in core MD002361, sampled from the shelf edge off Western Australia
Published: 2007-03-23
License: Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia License

Updated: 2015-01-22

The core description highlights the stark contrast been glacial and interglacial periods. 1-1.5m bands of red/brown clay indicate interglacial periods, which then alternate with 1-1.5m bands of light grey foraminifera sand and dark grey clays deposited during the glacial periods.