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Algal Boring: A Possible Depth Indicator in Carbonate Rocks and Sediments

1969; Geological Society of America; Volume: 80; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1130/0016-7606(1969)80[1391

1943-2674

Jonathan P. Swinchatt,

Geological formations and processes

Research Article| July 01, 1969 Algal Boring: A Possible Depth Indicator in Carbonate Rocks and Sediments J. P SWINCHATT J. P SWINCHATT Department of Geology, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar GSA Bulletin (1969) 80 (7): 1391–1396. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1969)80[1391:ABAPDI]2.0.CO;2 Article history received: 25 Nov 1968 first online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation J. P SWINCHATT; Algal Boring: A Possible Depth Indicator in Carbonate Rocks and Sediments. GSA Bulletin 1969;; 80 (7): 1391–1396. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1969)80[1391:ABAPDI]2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract Algal boring is abundant in shallow shelf carbonate sediments from the Florida-Bahamas region, but comparatively rare in deeper shelf carbonates from the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef. Available evidence suggests an abrupt decrease in abundance of algal boring in carbonate sediments at a depth of 60 feet. Should this relationship prove consistent, algal boring in ancient rocks, indicated possibly by "micrite envelopes" around carbonate grains, could provide depth information for environmental analysis. At present, abundant algal boring indicates deposition at less than 120 feet, and probably less than 60 feet, provided sediment reworking is not involved. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.