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Premoli Silva, Isabella; Spezzaferri, Silvia (1990): Oligocene planktonic foraminifera of the Indian Ocean ODP Leg 115 sites [dataset publication series]. PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.756612, Supplement to: Premoli Silva, I; Spezzaferri, S (1990): Paleogene planktonic foraminifer biostratigraphy and paleoenvironmental remarks on Paleogene sediments from Indian Ocean Sites, Leg 115. In: Duncan, RA; Backmann, J; Peterson, LC; et al. (eds.), Proceedings of the Ocean Drilling Program, Scientific Results, College Station, TX (Ocean Drilling Program), 115, 277-314, https://doi.org/10.2973/odp.proc.sr.115.144.1990

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Abstract:
We drilled 13 holes on Ocean Drilling Program Leg 115 in the Indian Ocean and recovered Paleogene sediments that consisted primarily of pelagic components. Planktonic foraminifer assemblages displayed high diversity throughout the Paleogene from the late Paleocene to the Oligocene/Miocene boundary and consist of predominantly warm-water species. Faunas of middle Eocene age are remarkably well represented. Biostratigraphic assignment was, however, very difficult because of the turbiditic character of most of the Paleogene sediments. Reworking is a constant feature of the middle Eocene through early Oligocene planktonic faunas, with reworked faunas frequently overwhelming the younger ones. Preservation within turbidites ranges from excellent to very poor to total destruction of planktonic foraminifers. A major dissolution episode is recorded in the interval that spans most of the late Eocene through the early Oligocene, especially at the deeper sites where the source area was probably well below the lysocline. Redeposition decreases markedly by the mid-Oligocene, but it is only by late Oligocene Zone P22 that normal sedimentation resumes and/or redeposition decreases even at the most affected sites (such as Hole 709C). Comparison with other sites drilled previously in the Indian Ocean reveals that mixed assemblages were already known for sediments from the Mascarene Plateau-Seychelles Bank and surrounding basins during that time span. Because of the disturbances that characterize Paleogene deposits, hiatuses are difficult to detect; nevertheless, a hiatus of less local importance, spanning Subzone P21b, was detected in three holes at different water depths.
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Ocean Drilling Program (ODP)
Coverage:
Median Latitude: -4.623500 * Median Longitude: 62.709650 * South-bound Latitude: -13.114000 * West-bound Longitude: 59.016800 * North-bound Latitude: 5.060000 * East-bound Longitude: 73.786700
Date/Time Start: 1987-05-22T23:15:00 * Date/Time End: 1987-06-24T04:15:00
Event(s):
115-706A * Latitude: -13.114000 * Longitude: 61.371000 * Date/Time Start: 1987-05-22T23:15:00 * Date/Time End: 1987-05-23T08:00:00 * Elevation: -2517.0 m * Penetration: 47.5 m * Recovery: 39.28 m * Location: South Indian Ridge, South Indian Ocean * Campaign: Leg115 * Basis: Joides Resolution * Method/Device: Drilling/drill rig (DRILL) * Comment: 6 cores; 47.5 m cored; 0 m drilled; 82.7 % recovery
115-707A * Latitude: -7.545300 * Longitude: 59.016800 * Date/Time Start: 1987-05-27T14:10:00 * Date/Time End: 1987-05-28T18:30:00 * Elevation: -1553.0 m * Penetration: 213.3 m * Recovery: 160.27 m * Location: South Indian Ridge, South Indian Ocean * Campaign: Leg115 * Basis: Joides Resolution * Method/Device: Drilling/drill rig (DRILL) * Comment: 24 cores; 213.3 m cored; 0 m drilled; 75.1 % recovery
115-709A * Latitude: -3.915000 * Longitude: 60.551700 * Date/Time Start: 1987-06-05T01:30:00 * Date/Time End: 1987-06-06T06:30:00 * Elevation: -3047.0 m * Penetration: 203.1 m * Recovery: 184.74 m * Location: South Indian Ridge, South Indian Ocean * Campaign: Leg115 * Basis: Joides Resolution * Method/Device: Drilling/drill rig (DRILL) * Comment: 21 core; 203.1 m cored; 0 m drilled; 91 % recovery
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  1. Premoli Silva, I; Spezzaferri, S (1990): (Table 2) Stratigraphic ranges of selected Oligocene planktonic foraminifers in ODP Hole 115-706A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.756605
  2. Premoli Silva, I; Spezzaferri, S (1990): (Table 3) Stratigraphic ranges of selected Oligocene planktonic foraminifers in ODP Hole 115-707A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.756606
  3. Premoli Silva, I; Spezzaferri, S (1990): (Table 4) Stratigraphic ranges of selected Oligocene planktonic foraminifers in ODP Hole 115-709A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.756607
  4. Premoli Silva, I; Spezzaferri, S (1990): (Table 5) Stratigraphic ranges of selected Oligocene to earliest Miocene planktonic foraminifers in ODP Hole 115-709A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.756608
  5. Premoli Silva, I; Spezzaferri, S (1990): (Table 6) Stratigraphic ranges of selected Oligocene planktonic foraminifers in ODP Hole 115-710A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.756610
  6. Premoli Silva, I; Spezzaferri, S (1990): (Table 7) Stratigraphic ranges of selected Oligocene planktonic foraminifers in ODP Hole 115-714A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.756611