Messinian astrochronology of the Melilla Basin: stepwise restriction of the Mediterranean – Atlantic connection through Morocco.

E. van Assen, K.F. Kuiper, N. Barhoun, W Krijgsman, F.J. Sierro

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    Abstract

    The Melilla Basin (NE Morocco) formed the easternmost part of the Rifian Corridor, which was an important Mediterranean-Atlantic gateway during the Late Miocene. The sedimentary infill of the basin consists of a shallow marine, precession-related cyclic marl-diatomite succession, laterally grading into a marginal carbonate complex. Three bio-sedimentary events have been recorded within the marl succession: 1) onset of diatomite deposition, 2) major change in foraminiferal assemblages, and 3) transition to Halimeda-rich carbonates and Porites coral reef build-ups. Recent
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)15-31
    JournalPalaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology
    Volume238
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

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