Reusch, Douglas N (2002): Mineralogy, geochemistry, isotopic ratios and foraminifer occurrence in ODP Hole 183-1139A [dataset publication series]. PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.785307, Supplement to: Reusch, DN (2002): Oligocene-Miocene terrigenous and pelagic sediments, Skiff Bank, Kerguelen Plateau (ODP Leg 183, Site 1139). In: Frey, FA; Coffin, MF; Wallace, PJ; Quilty, PG (eds.) Proceedings of the Ocean Drilling Program, Scientific Results, College Station, TX (Ocean Drilling Program), 183, 1-31, https://doi.org/10.2973/odp.proc.sr.183.010.2002
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Abstract:
Mixed terrigenous-pelagic sediments from the Oligocene-lower Miocene interval of Hole 1139A accumulated on the flank of an eroded alkalic volcano, Skiff Bank. In this study, I explore relationships among sediment fluxes, especially of organic carbon and the clay mineral by-products of silicate weathering, and lithologic, tectonic, climatic, and biologic forcing factors. Benthic foraminifers indicate that Skiff Bank had subsided to lower bathyal depths (1000-2000 m) by the Oligocene. Two prominent maxima in noncarbonate concentration at 28 and 22 Ma correspond to peaks in the terrigenous flux; also, high noncarbonate concentrations are associated with larger grain sizes (silt) and higher opal concentrations. These and higher-frequency variations of noncarbonate concentration were probably controlled by glacioeustatic/climatic changes, with higher noncarbonate concentrations caused by increased erosion during glacial lowstands. Around 27 Ma, benthic foraminiferal d18O values decreased 0.7 per mil as the noncarbonate concentration decreased after the 28-Ma maximum. A paucity of clay-sized sediment and clay minerals suggests that physical erosion, by waves and/or ice, predominated under weathering-limited conditions. Low organic carbon concentrations (~0.13 wt%) also suggest a harsh environment and/or poor preservation in coarse (>2 µm) sediments that were extensively bioturbated below the oxygen minimum zone.
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Ocean Drilling Program (ODP)
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Latitude: -50.185050 * Longitude: 63.936530
Date/Time Start: 1999-01-15T10:23:00 * Date/Time End: 1999-01-21T16:30:00
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183-1139A * Latitude: -50.185050 * Longitude: 63.936530 * Date/Time Start: 1999-01-15T10:23:00 * Date/Time End: 1999-01-21T16:30:00 * Elevation: -1415.3 m * Penetration: 694.2 m * Recovery: 356.88 m * Location: Indian Ocean * Campaign: Leg183 * Basis: Joides Resolution * Method/Device: Drilling/drill rig (DRILL) * Comment: 73 cores; 694.2 m cored; 0 m drilled; 51.4 % recovery
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- Reusch, DN (2002): (Table T1) Carbon, nitrogen, sulphur and hydrogen content of ODP Hole 183-1139A sediments. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.785299
- Reusch, DN (2002): (Table T7) Depths and ages of chronological events and sedimentation rate of ODP Hole 183-1139A. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.785306
- Reusch, DN (2002): (Table T4) Stable oxygen and carbon isotope ratios of ODP Hole 183-1139A bulk carbonate. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.785302
- Reusch, DN (2002): (Table T6) Stable isotopic ratios of the benthic foraminifer taxa Cibicidoides spp. in ODP Hole 183-1139A sediments. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.785304
- Reusch, DN (2002): (Table T5) Benthic foraminifer occurrence in ODP Hole 183-1139A sediments. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.785303
- Reusch, DN (2002): (Table T2) Opal, major element oxide, and trace element content of ODP Hole 183-1139A sediments. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.785300
- Reusch, DN (2002): (Table T3) Mineral composition and calcium carbonate content of ODP Hole 183-1139A Unit II sediments. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.785301