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Westall, Francis; Fenner, Juliane M (1991): Siliceous components of Pliocene-Holocene sediments of the South Atlantic [dataset publication series]. PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754904, Supplement to: Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): Pliocene-Holocene polar front zone in the South Atlantic: changes in its position and sediment-accumulation rates from Holes 699A, 701C, and 704B (synthesis). In: Ciesielski, PF; Kristoffersen, Y; et al. (eds.), Proceedings of the Ocean Drilling Program, Scientific Results, College Station, TX (Ocean Drilling Program), 114, 609-646, https://doi.org/10.2973/odp.proc.sr.114.175.1991

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Abstract:
The Pliocene-Holocene sediments recovered on ODP Leg 114 from Holes 699A, 701C, and 704B are the subject of a detailed investigation to interpret changes in the Oceanographic environment of the South Atlantic in the vicinity of the Polar Front Zone (PFZ). The cores sample sediments at shallow (Hole 704B, 2532 m), intermediate (Hole 699A, 3716 m), and basinal (Hole 701C, 4647 m) depths. Sites 699 and 704 come under the influence of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) and Circumpolar Deep Water. It is possible that the upper reaches of Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW) may also affect Hole 699A. Site 701 is influenced by AABW.
Closely spaced samples were analyzed for grain-size distribution, sand fraction components, biosiliceous microfossils, organic carbon, and water content. PFZ migrations are traced using changes in bulk sedimentaccumulation rates and the abundance of the diatoms Actiniscus ssp. and Genus et species indet. 1 Fenner (1991), as well as changes in sediment grain size and composition.
Diatomaceous sediments of Gilbert age in Hole 699A indicate that the PFZ was positioned over this site, but during the Gauss it migrated north, bringing in less productive Antarctic Surface Water. All cores document a very gradual southerly movement of the PFZ throughout the Matuyama (with some sharp fluctuations of the northen PFZ border over Site 704 between 1.45 and 1.83 m.y.). This regressive shift culminated in the late Matuyama. The latest Matuyama to earliest Brunhes record in Hole 699A has been removed by a hiatus lasting from 1.0 to 0.6 m.y., which was probably caused by intensification of the deep-reaching ACC. The corresponding interval in Hole 704B, the shallowest core, contains evidence of winnowing.
Sharp fluctuations of large amplitude and high frequency in the lithology of the sediments from Hole 704B in the eastern South Atlantic, starting at about 0.75 m.y. and characterizing the whole Brunhes Epoch, record the rapid movement of the northern border of the PFZ over the site. These reflect strong glacial/interglacial alternations in climate. To a lesser extent, lithologic fluctuations in Hole 701C reflect the same phenomenon, whereas in Hole 699A the lithology does not vary as dramatically.
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Ocean Drilling Program (ODP)
Coverage:
Median Latitude: -50.469000 * Median Longitude: -15.489400 * South-bound Latitude: -52.985000 * West-bound Longitude: -30.677000 * North-bound Latitude: -46.880000 * East-bound Longitude: 7.420500
Date/Time Start: 1987-03-20T10:45:00 * Date/Time End: 1987-05-03T10:14:00
Event(s):
114-699A * Latitude: -51.542000 * Longitude: -30.677000 * Date/Time Start: 1987-03-20T10:45:00 * Date/Time End: 1987-03-26T15:29:00 * Elevation: -3716.0 m * Penetration: 518.1 m * Recovery: 356.52 m * Location: South Atlantic Ocean * Campaign: Leg114 * Basis: Joides Resolution * Method/Device: Drilling/drill rig (DRILL) * Comment: 56 cores; 518.1 m cored; 0 m drilled; 68.8 % recovery
114-701C * Latitude: -52.985000 * Longitude: -23.211700 * Date/Time Start: 1987-04-08T01:30:00 * Date/Time End: 1987-04-10T21:15:00 * Elevation: -4647.0 m * Penetration: 481.4 m * Recovery: 331.06 m * Location: South Atlantic Ocean * Campaign: Leg114 * Basis: Joides Resolution * Method/Device: Drilling/drill rig (DRILL) * Comment: 51 core; 481.3 m cored; 0 m drilled; 68.8 % recovery
114-704B * Latitude: -46.880000 * Longitude: 7.420500 * Date/Time Start: 1987-04-26T06:45:00 * Date/Time End: 1987-05-03T10:14:00 * Elevation: -2541.0 m * Penetration: 671.7 m * Recovery: 502.75 m * Location: South Atlantic Ocean * Campaign: Leg114 * Basis: Joides Resolution * Method/Device: Drilling/drill rig (DRILL) * Comment: 72 cores; 671.7 m cored; 0 m drilled; 74.8 % recovery
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  1. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Appendix A) Size fraction and siliceous components of ODP Hole 114-699A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754897
  2. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Table 4) Sedimentation and bulk-accumulation rates of ODP Hole 114-699A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754893
  3. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Table 1) Sedimentologic and biosiliceous characteristics of ODP Hole 114-699A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754890
  4. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Appendix D) Siliceous microfossil abundance in ODP Hole 114-699A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754900
  5. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Appendix B) Size fraction and siliceous components of ODP Hole 114-701C. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754898
  6. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Table 5) Sedimentation and bulk-accumulation rates of ODP Hole 114-701C. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754894
  7. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Table 2) Sedimentologic and biosiliceous characteristics of ODP Hole 114-701C. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754891
  8. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Appendix E) Siliceous microfossil abundance in ODP Hole 114-701C. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754902
  9. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Appendix C) Size fraction and siliceous components of ODP Hole 114-704B. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754899
  10. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Table 6) Sedimentation and bulk-accumulation rates of ODP Hole 114-704B. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754896
  11. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Table 3) Sedimentologic and biosiliceous characteristics of ODP Hole 114-704B. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754892
  12. Westall, F; Fenner, JM (1991): (Appendix F) Siliceous microfossil abundance in ODP Hole 114-704B. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.754903