Deposition of channel deposits near the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary in Northeastern Mexico - Catastrophic of normal sedimentary deposits
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Title
Deposition of channel deposits near the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary in Northeastern Mexico - Catastrophic of normal sedimentary deposits
Journal
Geology
ISSN-L
0091-7613
Publication state
Published
Issued date
1993
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
21
Pages
797-800
Language
english
Abstract
Investigation of Cretaceous-Tertiary (K-T) boundary channel deposits in
three sections in northeastern Mexico reveal three lithologically and
mineralogically distinct units separated by three or more
disconformities. The units include a spherule-rich layer (unit 1),
laminated sandstone (unit 2), and rippled sand and shale layers (unit
3). On the basis of paleontological, mineralogical, and geochemical
evidence, the K-T boundary is just above the top of unit 3. Although the
deposits have previously been interpreted as a tsunami deposit related
to a presumed K-T impact at Chicxulub on Yucatan, we have found no
evidence of a nearby impact. We suggest that deposition occurred in an
incised valley setting and over an extended period of time.
three sections in northeastern Mexico reveal three lithologically and
mineralogically distinct units separated by three or more
disconformities. The units include a spherule-rich layer (unit 1),
laminated sandstone (unit 2), and rippled sand and shale layers (unit
3). On the basis of paleontological, mineralogical, and geochemical
evidence, the K-T boundary is just above the top of unit 3. Although the
deposits have previously been interpreted as a tsunami deposit related
to a presumed K-T impact at Chicxulub on Yucatan, we have found no
evidence of a nearby impact. We suggest that deposition occurred in an
incised valley setting and over an extended period of time.
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