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Overview
In order to undertand the current state of the oceans, researchers turn to the origins of our global waters in the beginning of the Phanerozoic Eon, from 590 million years ago to the present. Sea-level change is a prevailing topic in view of drastic climate shifts, and the greenhouse effect, which causes sea-level change by diminishing or increasing world glacier mass.The world's major scholar in the field, Anthony Hallam brings his expertise to the subject of sea-level change in the Phanerozoic Eon in the first book exclusively devoted to the subject. An appendix on widely used pre-Quarternary stratigraphic stage terms and extensive references are included.
Synopsis
Synthesizing a wide range of facies and stratigraphic studies to evaluate sea-level changes and paleontologic patterns in the three Phanerozoic eras, the book takes note of this influential though controversial research done by Exxon Corporation. It also addresses the contested issue of whether changes in sea level came about as a result of eustatic factors or from a series of events relating to regional tectonics.
Booknews
Amid widespread international concern over changes in ocean levels resulting from the greenhouse effect, Hallam presents an account of sea-level changes in the Phanerozoic Eon, the time ranging from 590 million years ago to the present. For professionals and advanced students in the earth sciences. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)